DUSD Superintendent thanks educators

Dear Editor:

DUSD recently honored a teacher, support staff member, and volunteer from each of our schools. It was wonderful to be in a room filled with people who truly believe in working together for the benefit of our children!!

I would like to thank each one of these dedicated individuals who make a difference in the lives of our children.

Joe Carlson Elementary

Priscilla Cordova – Teacher

Delia Dominguez – Support Staff

Glenda Gorball – Volunteer

Clawson Elementary

Claudia Perez – Teacher

Shannon De la Torre – Support Staff

Alex Boneo – Volunteer

Faras Elementary

Aurielle Jordan – Teacher

Maria Velasco – Support Staff

Marina Montano – Volunteer

Sara Marley Elementary

Dora Mendoza – Teacher

Maria Moreno – Support Staff

Ana Perez – Volunteer

Stevenson Elementary

Kristina Arvizu – Teacher

Ana Greer – Support Staff

Anabel Abril – Volunteer

Ray Borane Middle School

Debbie Thuma – Teacher

Robert Rodriquez – Support Staff

Norma Grijalva – Volunteer

Huber Middle School

Ana Daniel – Teacher

Mary Laborin – Support Staff

Veronica Olivares – Volunteer

Douglas High School

Ruth de Boer – Teacher

Rosalba Trevizu – Support Staff

Kelly Glenn-Kimbro – Volunteer

Administrator of the Year

Beverly Jackson – Director of Food Services

In addition, I would like to thank the following individuals, organizations, and merchants for the outpouring of support that we received. All of our honorees were given a gift bag with donations as well as a bulldog plaque.

Thank you!

DUSD Curriculum and Federal Programs Department

DHS Band

Ken Cormier and family

Wal-Mart

Border Mart

Denny’s

Edward Jones, Vicki Merritt

Southern Arizona Auto Company

Ortega’s Stores

H & R Block

Douglas Realty Group

Juan and Irene Garcia

McDonald’s

Santiago’s – Bisbee

The Grille – Bisbee

Elks Club

Douglas Education Association

Douglas High School

Student Council

Senior Class

Distributive Education Clubs of America

Future Farmers of America

Health Occupation Students of America

Future Educators of America

Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Thank you to each of these wonderful people for “what you give” to our children!

Thank you!!

Sheila Rogers

Superintendent