{"id":23126,"date":"2023-02-03T08:09:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T16:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=23126"},"modified":"2023-02-06T09:13:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T17:13:57","slug":"placentia-yorba-linda-unified-school-district-announces-its-2023-employees-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=23126","title":{"rendered":"Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District announces its 2023 Employees of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On February 2, 2023, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) announced its Employees of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These eight employees were nominated by one or more of their colleagues or supervisors, who detailed the outstanding contributions they provide to the district that go above and beyond. The nominating individual also described how the candidate demonstrates the district\u2019s four core values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am grateful for the opportunity to celebrate outstanding employees in PYLUSD,\u201d shared Superintendent Dr. Michael Matthews. \u201cBy recognizing these employees and highlighting all of the wonderful contributions they make, we honor them and all who work so hard to serve our students and our community. These employees exemplify our core values of excellence, collaboration, integrity, and innovation in all that they do. They are a true testament to the motto, \u201cOur people are the heart and soul of PYLUSD.\u201d<br><br>PYLUSD has a long-standing tradition of surprising its Employees of the Year at their school sites or departments. On Thursday, February 2, the district\u2019s executive leadership team went out on \u201cPrize Patrol\u201d to honor this year\u2019s winners. They are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Michelle Woinarowicz<\/strong><br>Golden Elementary School<br>Teacher of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-13.png\" alt=\"Employee of the Year prize patrol on February 2, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-23141\" width=\"424\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-13.png 1000w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-13-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-13-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Kim Bidelspach<\/strong><br>George Key School<br>Teacher of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-17.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-17.png\" alt=\"Employee of the Year prize patrol on February 2, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-23145\" width=\"424\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-17.png 1000w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-17-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-17-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Eric Plunkett<\/strong><br>Travis Ranch School<br>Teacher of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-39.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-39.png\" alt=\"Employee of the Year prize patrol on February 2, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-23167\" width=\"424\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-39.png 1000w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-39-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-39-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Karen Wolcott<\/strong><br>Registered Behavior Technician<br>Wagner Elementary School<br>Classified Employee of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-9.png\" alt=\"Employee of the Year prize patrol on February 2, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-23137\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-9.png 1000w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-9-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-9-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Steve Rodriguez<\/strong><br>Plant Coordinator<br>Kraemer Middle School<br>Classified Employee of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-24.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-24.png\" alt=\"Employee of the Year prize patrol on February 2, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-23152\" width=\"424\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-24.png 1000w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-24-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-24-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Linda Gaunt<\/strong><br>Secretary<br>Valencia High School<br>Classified Employee of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-35.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-35.png\" alt=\"Employee of the Year prize patrol on February 2, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-23163\" width=\"423\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-35.png 1000w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-35-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-35-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Kathleen Escaleras-Nappi<\/strong><br>Principal<br>Rose Drive Elementary School<br>Certificated Manager of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-3.png\" alt=\"Employee of the Year prize patrol on February 2, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-23131\" width=\"426\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-3.png 1000w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-3-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Richard Jimenez<\/strong><br>Director<br>Transportation Department<br>Classified Manager of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-47.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-47.png\" alt=\"Employee of the Year prize patrol on February 2, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-23175\" width=\"423\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-47.png 1000w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-47-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Employee-of-the-Year-Prize-Patrol-2-2-2023-47-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The eight Employees of the Year received a check courtesy of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and a plaque from the district to help commemorate their special achievement. The district is very grateful for the continued partnership and support of SchoolsFirst.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The district would also like to thank all Employee of the Year nominees for the work they do every day to prepare each and every PYLUSD student for success now and in the future. PYLUSD has the absolute best and most caring employees, so the task of making this final selection was very difficult.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be on the lookout for the district\u2019s pictures and videos surprising Employees of the Year during the \u201cPrize Patrol\u201d on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pylusd\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pylusd\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/pylusd\">Twitter<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/tube.com\/c\/placentiayorbalindaunifiedschooldistrict\">YouTube<\/a> in the near future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On February 2, 2023, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) announced its Employees of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year. 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