You Are The Light Recognition - March 2023
Posted on 03/22/2023
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, the Allentown School District recognized over 50 staff and students as a part of the first You Are The Light Celebration!
Winners were recognized in the following categories:
TRENDSETTERS
These trendsetters are members of the Allentown School District’s Learning Community who utilizes opportunities to create new paths for self, peers, colleagues or members of the ASD community; Contributes to the development and/or improvement of programs, services, or curriculum; Fosters 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 ASD.
Classroom / Community Catalysts
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
These individuals might not live the spotlight, but they are members of the Allentown School District’s Learning Community who continues to nurture those within their schools and departments. Staff Quiet Heros develop successful partnerships and outreach to parents, businesses, or neighborhoods; provide community services or service-learning projects; displays 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, families as a role model of active kindness, cooperation, and teamwork.
A full list of winners by school is below:
Central Elementary School
Mary White, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Victoria Miranda, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Dodd Elementary School
Monica Styles, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Alexander Reyes Espinal, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Hays Elementary School
Francheska Berroa Castro, Trendsetter
Margarita Ramos Quiet, Hero/ Heroine
Jackson Early Childhood Center
Sue Ortiz, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Angelina Rodriguez, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Jefferson Elementary School
Adiel Valenzuela, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Esther Servasis, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
De'Vion Rodriguez Feal, Trendsetter
Dave Peters, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Mosser Elementary School
Aubree Wann, Trendsetter
Andrea Dougherty, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Muhlenberg Elementary School
Karen Towers, Muniz Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Solomon Grimsley, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Ramos Elementary School
Megan Berger Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Jariel Herrera Garcia, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Ritter Elementary School
Pati Williams, Trendsetter
Armani Carlevarino, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Roosevelt Elementary School
Sandra Lapp, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Eliany Rivera, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Sheridan Elementary School
Jennifer Lasko, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Henry Garcia, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Union Terrace Elementary School
Madison R. Fritz, Trendsetter
Lauren Kot, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Washington Elementary School
Dia Smith, Trendsetter
Paris Brown, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
William Allen High School
Maisha Utterback, Quiet Hero/Heroine
Doriangelys Ruiz, Quiet Hero/Heroine
Dieruff High School
Megan Elias, Quiet Hero/Heroine
Clara Awad, Classroom / Community Catalyst
Building 21 High School
Megan Justice, Quiet Hero / Heroine
Rashaun Brown, Quiet Hero / Heroine
Harrison Morton Middle School
Robert Barnum, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Peter Makhoul, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Raub Middle School
Virginia Mervine, Trendsetter
Yousri Alyas, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
South Mountain Middle School
Irma Rivera, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Hunter Seng, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Trexler Middle School
Meridith Hippert, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Blanca Oliveras, Classroom/ Community Catalyst
Secondary Newcomer Academy
Dayana Meza Quiroz, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Mercedes Gonzalez, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
K-6 Newcomer Academy
Bibi Horriya-Hashimi, Trendsetter
Janet Ayacu, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Virtual Campus
Gage Schaffer, Trendsetter
Kayden Jackson, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Alternative Education
De'ziyah Star Feal, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Dennis McWhite, Quiet Hero/ Heroine
Central Administration
Dr. Lourdes Sanchez, Quiet Hero/Heroine