Congratulations to our most recent You Are The Light! recipients of the 2023-2024 school year! On Wednesday, April 24, 204, more than 50 members of our learning community were recognized for their contributions to their school and classrooms as Trendsetters, Classroom/Community Catalysts, or Quiet Heroes. Attendees were treated to fantastic performances by the William Allen High School cast of “The Wiz,” Washington Elementary School Flag & Dance Team, Muhlenberg Elementary School Performing Arts Club & William Allen High School Dance Academy.
We also recognized two alumni of the William Allen High School Learning Community, Dan Kroll & Jeannette Torrales, both Class of 1993. They have given back to our school and district community in different ways and we are grateful for their continued dedication and commitment to students!
Please help us celebrate & congratulate:
Trendsetters
Rebecca Singer, Dieruff High School
Marlene Rickerby, Dodd Elementary School
Curties Dries, Facilities Department
Karim Brown, Jefferson Elementary School
Wiam Ait Said Ou Hamou, K-6 Newcomer Academy
Tiffany Goodman, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
Celines Machado Cancel, Ramos Elementary School
Corey Cowen, Raub Middle School
Victoria Matos, Ritter Elementary School
Natalia Herrera Munoz, Secondary Newcomer Academy
Christian DeJesus-Harley, Union Terrace Elementary School
Sadie Trochak, Washington Elementary School
These trendsetters are members of the Allentown School District’s Learning Community who utilize opportunities to create new paths for themselves, peers, colleagues, or members of the ASD community; Contribute to the development and/or improvement of programs, services, or curriculum; Foster staff and student growth, effectiveness, or professional development; Student trendsetters are people who demonstrate leadership within their schools/classroom to collaborate with administrators and staff to improve student experiences in the Allentown School District.
Classroom / Community Catalysts
Jimmy Gorecki, Building 21
Shannon Salter, Building 21
Yanelli Iraheta, Central Elementary School
Wajiha Saba, Dieruff High School
Yaimiel Gonzalez, Dodd Elementary School
Isaiah Rivera, Harrison Morton Middle School
Perla Gonzalez-Guzman, Hays Elementary School
Nyahlee Morel, Jefferson Elementary School
Hubert Zieja, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
Sallly Jane Payson, Mosser Elementary School
Jonhattan Devora Rodriguez , Raub Middle School
Taylor Kerkusz, Roosevelt Elementary School
Christina Scott, Sheridan Elementary School
Randy Hydro, Sheridan Elementary School
Bevin King, Union Terrace Elementary School
Joshua Trotter, William Allen High School
These individuals continue to champion change in their classrooms, school, and community. Contributes to student success by closing achievement gaps, measuring progress/using assessments, implementing interventions, or student engagement. Student Classroom/Community Catalysts advocate for their peers by using their voices and talents to create change within their school communities. This may or may not be through the creation of or participation in student government, clubs, athletics, the arts, etc.
Quiet Heroes / Heroines
Matina Rabert, Admin Building
Kayla Schaffer, Central Elementary School
George Saba, Facilities Department
Gina Giarratana, Food Service Department
Brittny Buonanno, Harrison Morton Middle School
Stephanie Fleming-Davis, Hays Elementary School
Jose Rivera, IT Department
Vera Peters, Jackson Early Childhood Center
Shannan Clayton, Jackson Early Childhood Center
Dhariana Moronta, K-6 Newcomer Academy
Zaniyyah Batista, Mosser Elementary School
Marianny Baez Placencia, Muhlenberg Elementary School
Chris Cosgrave, Muhlenberg Elementary School
Janelle Fetcho, Ramos Elementary School
Gino Piro, Ritter Elementary School
Annalise Ortiz , Roosevelt Elementary School
Daniel Creskoff, Secondary Newcomer Academy
Jeyra Torres, Sheridan Elementary School
Michelle Enriquez, South Mountain Middle School
Kiara Melo Vasquez, South Mountain Middle School
Tiffany Pongracz, Trexler Middle School
Ashley Genao Martinez, Trexler Middle School
Yanaimeliz Acosta Antuna, Virtual Campus
Jazmin Navarro, Virtual Campus
Zionell Figarete, Washington Elementary School
Donna Kravelk, William Allen High School
Mike Lopez, William Allen High School
Nichole Wentz, William Penn (Alternative Education)
Jeisi Ferraras Rodriguez - William Penn (Alternative Education)
William Seng – Administration Center
Melissa Smith- Administration Center
These individuals might not live in the spotlight, but they are members of the Allentown School District’s Learning Community who continue to nurture those within their schools and departments. Staff Quiet Heroes develop successful partnerships and outreach to parents, businesses, or neighborhoods; provide community services or service-learning projects; display outstanding responsiveness, customer service, or customer satisfaction. Student Quiet Heroes contribute to the culture and climate of their school/community by supporting other students, staff, and families as a role model of active kindness, cooperation, and teamwork.