Presenting the 2022-23 Luminaria Awards

2023 Alisal USD Luminaria Awards

Every year, the Alisal Union School District, in collaboration with Alisal Education Foundation, recognizes classified and certificated staff with the “Luminaria” award. The Luminaria Award is presented to staff members who have distinguished themselves for their service and dedication to students and families; who shine a bright light for others to follow. Inscribed on the Luminaria certificate, the following quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson reads: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” The following Luminaria winners exemplify this spirit of leadership:

Alisal Community School

Erika Vega

Graciela Flores

Alisal Virtual Academy

Stephanie Valdez

Candance Ambrose

Bardin Elementary

Sandra Sanchez-Chavez

Danielle Banionis

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary

KimVi Tran

Dinah Nocon

Creekside Elementary

Kalah Larison

Leila Martínez

Frank Paul Elementary

Cecilia Ortiz

Estela Mercado Rodriguez

Fremont Elementary

Ulises Foronda Pirin

Maria García del Angel

Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary

Jeff Goularte

Lydia Valtierra

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Academy

Sandra Saldaña

Ana Lila Novoa

Monte Bella Elementary

Toby Ritenour

Pedro Reyes

Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary

Leticia López

Olga García

John E. Steinbeck Elementary

Selina Velasquez-Silva

Claudia Avalos

Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary

Teresa Martinez

Nancy Parker

District Wide

Brenda Morales (Food Services – Monte Bella)

Alma Gonzales (Clerical Services - Monte Bella)

Janet Martinez-Angeles (Pupil Personnel Services)

Gabriela Moran (Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Safety)

Christian Murillo (Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Safety)

Thomas Flannery (Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Safety)

Patricia Perea (Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Safety)

Congratulations to all Luminaria recipients. The Alisal Union School District shines brighter because of you.