Classified Employee of the Year Program
Tustin Unified's annual awards program recognizes classified or support services employees whose contribution to TUSD have proven to be outstanding.
The award is given to the classified employee who provides valuable services to schools and staff, contributes to a positive instructional environment, and goes above and beyond their job requirements.
Year |
Classified Employee |
Position / Location |
2024 | Red Davalos |
Mechanic Maintenance & Operations |
2023 | Carol Moore | Library Media Technician Pioneer Middle School |
2022 | Julio Alonso |
Lead Custodian |
2021 | Evan Jacobs |
Paraeducator Behavior Interventionist |
2020 |
Michael-Ann Pevehouse |
Health Clerk Arroyo Elementary School |
2019 |
Honour Del Crognale |
School Library Media Technician Heritage Elementary School |
2018 | Veronica Rivas |
Community Liaison Heideman Elementary Scool |
2017 | Patty Ellis | School Secretary Estock Elementary School |
2016 |
Al Acosta |
Head Custodian |
2015 |
Lily Kozai |
Paraeducator |
2014 |
Shawna Whiteside |
School Secretary |
2013 |
Pierre Sanjurjo |
Custodian |
2012 |
Margie Bowker |
Special Education Paraeducator |
2011 |
Theresa Duran |
School Secretary |
2010 |
Frank Rodriguez |
Head Custodian |
2009 |
David Miranda |
Head Custodian |
2008 |
Maryellen Sweeney |
Computer Resource Assistant |
2007 |
Amador Espinoza |
Head Custodian |
2006 |
Tim Groleau |
Head Custodian |
2005 |
Gilbert Rivera |
Campus Supervisor |
2004 |
Jeff Azvedo |
Head Custodian |
2003 |
LaVerne Skinner |
Lead Payroll Clerk |
2002 |
Karen Hansen |
Special Day Class Instructional Aide and |
2001 |
Bob Zanine |
Head Custodian |
2000 |
Irene Thomas |
Community Liaison |
1999 |
Al Galloway |
Campus Supervisor |
1998 |
Amy Nakamoto |
Clerk Typist |