2023 Honorees

Outstanding teachers that inspire, challenge and support students

• K-3rd Grade: Juan Hernandez, DeLaveaga Elementary and Eva Quevedo, Bay View Elementary
  
• 4-5th Grade: Sarah Riccabona, Westlake Elementary
  
• 6-8th Grade: Sue Moen, Branciforte Middle School and Marina Gagne, Mission Hill Middle School
• 9-12th Grade: Joseph Chanin Meirs, Harbor High School and Tyler Olson, Santa Cruz High School

Innovation Award

• Matt Svoboda, Santa Cruz High School

Roseann Coonerty Layne Inspiring Teacher

• Miguel Villadolid, Soquel High School

Outstanding Classified Staff

• Amy Hendricks-Farr, Director of Food Services
  

Parent/Community Supporter of the Year

• Jessica Serna Castaneda, Community Coordinator, Branciforte Middle

Wellness Award

• Janinee Ramirez, Gault Elementary
• Jory Berdan, COVID  Compliance Manager, SCCS

Administrator of the Year

• Michelle Poirier,  Santa Cruz High School

Special Foundation Gratitude Award

• Jacquie Benetua-Rolens & Dana Snyder & the Measures K & L Committee
• Marco Lucadano, Soquel High School