Alum Rock Experience

Join us in celebrating ARUSD's 2025 Teacher of the Year - Shayne Nessren Soriano (pictured above on the left) from Russo/McEntee Academy. She supports students at Russo/McEntee Academy and teaches both TK and Kinder Special Day Class - Autism.

Congratulations to our exceptional educators who have been recognized as Teacher of the Year at their schools! Their dedication and passion for guiding students are truly commendable. Let's celebrate their amazing work! 

🍎 Vivian Ton at Lyndale ES - TK SPED (SDC)
🍎 Thanh-Nguyen Nguyen at Renaissance Academy Fischer - Eighth Grade / Science
🍎 Rocio Lovelace at Meyer Elementary - 3rd Grade - Gen Ed
🍎 Maria A Sanchez at Sheppard - 6th/7th/8th Grade
🍎 Josefina Orejel- Gutierrez at Adelante II Dual Language Academy - 5th Grade DLI
🍎 Deepa Thomas at Ryan STEAM Academy - 3rd Grade
🍎 Lily Chang at Linda Vista - TK/Kinder
🍎 Jessica at Renaissance at Mathson - 6th Grade ELA
🍎 Sinead Ochinero at San Antonio - 1st/2nd Combo (Multiple Subject)
🍎 Sarah Husain at LUCHA Elementary - 1st Grade
🍎 Nadia Hanna at Painter Elementary School - 3rd Grade
🍎 Bryant Poe at Joseph George Middle School - 6th Grade ELA and Science
🍎 Veronica Castaneda at Dorsa Elementary School - 1st and 2nd Grade Combo
🍎 Shayne Nessren Soriano at Russo/McEntee Academy - TK/Kinder SDC Autism
🍎 Loren Mata at Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center - PreK Special Education
🍎 Jountey Wade at McCollam - 1st/2nd Combination Class
🍎 Elizabeth Guzman at Adelante Dual Language Academy - 6th Grade, Math and Science
🍎 Mariam Banie at Sylvia Cassell - Kindergarten
🍎 Kyle Surber at Hubbard - 8th Grade Math and Science
🍎 Maureen Ehlers at Cureton - 1st/2nd Grade
🍎 Sarah Cho at Aptitud - 7th Grade Math/Science
🍎 Dawaine Williams at Ocala STEAM Academy - 6th Grade Science/Math/STEAM

Thank you for your incredible contributions to education and for inspiring your students every day

Join us in celebrating our Notable 9 ARUSD Classified Employees of the Year! These 9 incredible individuals go above and beyond every day in their essential roles, making a real difference for our students and schools. Join us in celebrating:

🍎Paolo Tinio - Technical Services (Adelante II & Districtwide)
🍎Marilia Coelho - Food and Nutrition Services (Aptitud Academy)
🍎Magdalena Grimaldo - Clerical & Administrative Services (Lyndale Elementary)
🍎Eleanor Salazar - Health & Student Services (Cureton Elementary)
🍎Guillermo Hernandez - Custodial & Maintenance Services (Sheppard Middle)
🍎Stephanie Lopez - Security Services (Sheppard Middle)
🍎Diane Altamirano - Paraprofessional (Russo / McEntee Academy)
🍎Jorge Alvarez - Transportation Services (Districtwide)
🍎Primo Velazquez - Skilled Trades (Districtwide)

Join us in celebrating our stand-out parent volunteers who we honor at our annual ARUSD Jubilee Celebration! Last year it was a beautiful evening at Russo/McEntee Academy, where we recognized two outstanding parents from every school in Alum Rock.

This Jubilee is our way of saying a huge THANK YOU for the countless hours these amazing parents contribute to our schools. Your commitment makes a world of difference!