
ALT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Maria Lozano, Career Dev Facilitator, Moreno Valley USD. CLASSIFIED ADMIN OF THE YEAR, Marcus Ridley, Assist Director, Classified Personnel, Riverside USD. SITE SUPPORT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Jennifer Camargo, SEL Support Lake Elsinore USD. CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Erika Barragan, Exec Assist Palm Springs USD. COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR Felipe Zanartu, Cole Canyon Elementary, Murrieta Valley USD. PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR Jason Marquez, Norte Vista High Alvord USD. CERT ADMIN OF THE YEAR Dr. Kimberly Velez, Assist Superintendent of Educational Support Services, Temecula Valley USD. TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Robert Mauger Corona High Corona-Norco USD; Misty McBee Harvest Hill STEAM Menifee Union SD; Amy Torres Indio High, Desert Sands USD; Amanda Zonker Riverside STEM, Riverside USD. AUDIENCE: District Nominees, Education Community. REGISTRATION: events.rcoe.us/2025-Celebrating-Educators Fee: $45 Additional information: Yadira 951-826-6570 | [email protected].

ALT Still time to register! Riverside County 2025 Celebrating Educators Luncheon. Celebrate excellence in education at our annual recognition luncheon, where we honor the outstanding achievements of Riverside County’s educators. This special event brings together the TK–12 education community and valued stakeholders to highlight the dedication and impact of all district nominees for Educators of the Year. Be inspired by the premiere of video profiles showcasing the 2025 Riverside County Educators of the Year, as we come together to recognize those who shape the future of our students and schools. Riverside Convention Center 3637 Fifth Street | Riverside, CA 92501 on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Left swipe arrow for “2025 Educators of the Year”.

ALT Wed-Thur, September 24–25, 2025 Palm Springs Convention Center. Excellence Through Education Conference 2025 Illustration “Elevate Our Impact.” Join us for the 12th Annual Excellence Through Education Conference, a premier event designed to empower and equip school districts, sites, and community partners with evidence-based practices to address imbalances within systems, structures, and practices. FEATURED SPEAKERS: Anthony Trucks Former NFL Athlete Turned Motivational Speaker, Author, Identity Shift Coach; Robyn R. Jackson, Ph.D. Founder & CEO of Mindsteps Inc.; Brandon Farbstein Global Empowerment; Alex Sheen Motivational Speaker & Founder of "Because I Said I Would"; Kyle A. Greene Motivational Speaker & Educational Consultant; Robin Avelar La Salle, Ph.D. Founder & President of Orenda Education; Clay Cook, Ph.D. Implementation Scientist and CDO of CharacterStrong. Speaker, Early Bird Registration Now Open through July 18.






















































