Star Award 2014-15

Recognize those who help local students reach for the stars!  

The Star Award recognizes classified employees who... go above and beyond in fulfilling their positions, makes a positive difference, and provides truly outstanding support.

 

Congratulations!

2014-2015 Star Award Recipients

 

2014.15 Star Recipients
2014-15 Star Award recipients: Left to right (top row) Lindy Astrup, Alder Creek Middle School; Leo Guerrero, Truckee Elementary  (bottom row) Bert Alcaraz-Ochoa, North Tahoe High School; Mariela Bolanos (Marci Calderon accepting on her behalf), North Tahoe School; Evelyn Manetta, Truckee Elementary 

Bert Alcaraz-Ochoa, North Tahoe High School

Bert has had a double workload at his school site however the quality of his work has not faltered.  His school facility is always in outstanding condition and he never misses the opportunity to fix things that need to be completed.  However, his work does not end there!  He has a great rapport with soccer players in getting them ready for fall soccer.  Bert achieves this not by only the rigors of practice but by important conversations with students regarding grades, attendance, completing homework and positive attitudes.

Lindy Astrup, Alder Creek Middle School

Always with a smile and great communication to staff, parents, and students, Lindy is always professional and kind.  She goes beyond her job responsibility with outstanding tasks of assisting students with individual needs as well as bringing food over to a family when in stressful times.  Her positivity allows for a successful environment to the entire school and she always brightens the day!

Mariela Bolanos, North Tahoe School

Mariela represents the impact on being an instructional aid and how her efficiency leads to achieving student success.  She has gained the talent and trust of many students and has empowered them to finish assignments to completion. She has provided motivation to become better community members and to look past any obstacles that come their way. 

Leo Guerrero, Truckee Elementary

When it comes to embracing anything to help an entire school, Leo is always present.  His first response is always “No problem” and he is consistently available to assist with all school facilities, staff, and PTO events.  His pride is what he does is outweighed by the love and respect he has for all staff, students and parents.

Evelyn Manetta, Truckee Elementary

This Instructional Aid’s resourcefulness is an integral part of the special education program success at her school site. She truly goes above and beyond by creating and adjusting lesson plans to fit the needs of this special population.  She knows exactly what her students respond to and is creative in keeping these students engaged.  Evelyn takes her own time to adjust a lesson plan in meeting an individual needs which greatly benefits the student success.

 

Nominations are reviewed and selected by a committee. Recipients of the Star award (classified staff) each receive a $1,000 personal cash award. The award presentation is made at the TTUSD back to school "convocation" staff event in August.  All nominees, regardless of being selected or not, receive a copy of their nominations. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge the exceptional educators in our school district.