2025 Honorees

Outstanding TK-2
Tony DiFrancesca, Gault Elementary
Julie Yanggen, Westlake Elementary

Outstanding 3-5
Maritza Turpin, Gault Elementary
Holly Butler, Delaveaga Elementary

Outstanding 6-8
Jeff Osborne, Mission Hill Middle School
Sarah Maydole, Branciforte Middle School

Outstanding 9-12
Rene Ohana, Harbor High School
Robin Aston, Branciforte Middle School

Outstanding Special Education
Jennifer Bird, DeLaveaga Elementary
Christopher Alreck, Mission Hill Middle School

Wellness Award
Nancy Garcia, Branciforte Middle School

Green Award
Erin Petersen Lindberg, Branciforte Middle
Stu Branoff, Bay View Elementary School

Innovation Award
Dillon Baiocchi, Harbor High School

Roseann Coonerty Layne Inspiring Teacher
Jana Peale, Soquel High School

Outstanding Classified Staff
Flora Lopez, Bay View Elementary
Jesse “Bubba” Trumbull, Santa Cruz High School

Outstanding District Staff
Devon Linneman, Costanoa Continuation High School and Harbor High School

Outstanding Facilities Award
Aaron Sisolak Villafane, Westlake

Outstanding Administrator Award
Renee Golder, Bay View Elementary School

Outstanding Parent/Community Member Supporter Award
Cheryl Mercurio, Branciforte Small Schools

Outstanding Community Organization Supporter Award
Bookshop Santa Cruz

Special Foundation Award
Fred Gawlick
Santa Cruz High Marching Band