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TUSD
Announces Frank Rodriguez, head custodian at Hewes Middle School, has been selected as the 2010 Classified Employee of the Year by the Tustin Unified School District. He was chosen based on his significant contributions to the District and community. . The 13th annual awards program recognizes classified or support services employees whose contributions to TUSD have proven to be outstanding. The award is given to a classified employee who provides valuable services to schools and staff, contributes to a positive instructional environment, and goes above and beyond their job requirements. “Frank’s commitment to the school, students and staff is extraordinary,” said Principal Tracey Vander Hayden. “He works hard and helps maintain a safe and beautiful learning environment.” Rodriguez has been with the District for eight years – the past three at Hewes School. Prior to that, he served as a night leadperson at Beckman for three years and night custodian at Tustin High for two years. Besides his duties of general maintenance and cleaning, Rodriguez also helps with landscaping, painting, repairing and many other projects on campus. Considered the “muscle man” of Hewes, Rodriguez single-handedly sets up, organizes and dismantles every event for the staff, PTA and parent volunteers. Rodriguez takes exceptional pride in the appearance of Hewes School. He dedicates countless hours beyond his work day, frequently stays late, returns on the weekend and spends his summer vacation making improvements on the Hewes campus, such as painting lunch benches, pouring concrete for seating areas and planting trees. For many years, Rodriguez has voluntarily organized a positive working program with the school’s special education students. He trains and supervises the students with campus beautification projects and assists them in taking pride in their work. “Frank exemplifies all that is good in our school community – care and concern for all,” Vander Hayden said. Additionally, the 2010 School/Work Site Classified Employees of the Year include: District Administration Center – Dina Hendrickson, executive assistant, Superintendent/Communications Office. Maintenance and Operations Department – Dan Rice, plumber, Maintenance & Operations Elementary Schools – Stacey Davidson, library media technician, Arroyo School; Lee Ann Coan, paraeducator, Benson School; Luis Torres, custodian, Beswick School; Jan Taylor, paraeducator, Estock School; John Guildford, head custodian, Guin Foss School; Luanne McBean, paraeducator, Heideman School; Mimi Ebel, paraeducator, Hicks Canyon School; Nichole Harvey, paraeducator behavior interventionist, Ladera School; Ruben Lopez, head custodian, Lambert School; Dawn Spera, paraeducator, Loma Vista School; Linda McCord, office assistant, Myford School; Ashley Graham, paraeducator, Nelson School; Jan Moe, school secretary, Peters Canyon School; Jan Hart, health clerk, Red Hill School; Lisa Garcia, library media technician, Thorman School; Robert Rangel, head custodian, Tustin Memorial Academy; Silvia Alexander, paraeducator, Tustin Ranch School; and Debbie Nielsen, health clerk, Veeh School. Middle Schools – Lori Fiduk, library media technician, Columbus Tustin School; Bettye Parker, cafeteria assistant, Currie School; Victoria Lawrence, health clerk, Pioneer School; and Gilberto Calleros, custodian, Utt School. High Schools – Kathie Burns, library media technician, Beckman; Maribel Martinez, office assistant, Foothill; Betty Fernandez, school secretary, Hillview; and Alane Pelleriti, P.E. equipment person, Tustin High. Rodriquez and the District's 28 other nominees were honored at the TUSD Board of Education meeting on May 10 at the District Administration Center. Photos by JoAnne Motter
Frank Rodriguez with Hewes students:
Frank Rodriguez with Hewes students
Brian Habing, Jackson Cummings,
Frank Rodriguez with Hewes Students
Connor Panting, Alex Carkhuff,
Frank Rodriguez with Hewes students. |
