Greetings!
We are extremely proud of all our employees in the Cypress School District, and we look forward to opportunities to publicly recognize their excellence. Each spring, we honor those who have been nominated and selected as our employees of the year for their outstanding service. We hope you will take a few minutes to learn more about some of the extraordinary people serving our school community.
Sincerely,
Anne Silavs, Superintendent
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Ann Chung
Margaret Landell Elementary School
Ann has been a devoted educator in the Landell community for the last 24 years, teaching third, fourth, and fifth grades. She is also the Student Council advisor and works with student leaders to organize schoolwide philanthropic and campus beautification projects. Her passion, hard work, and dynamic personality have had a lasting impact on the students she serves. As one of her students shared, “She always puts a seed of inspiration in each student’s heart....”
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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR |
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Ellen Basile
Technology Services Lead
Maintenance/Operations, Transportation, & Technology
Ellen is a dedicated, student-centered employee who has contributed to the success of the Cypress School District on many levels. During the pandemic, she was instrumental in getting devices into the hands of students so they could continue their learning remotely. When families had technical difficulties, Ellen and her team were on the frontlines to ensure they received the assistance they needed to support their child's success.
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ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR |
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Rena Gibbs, Ed.D.
Coordinator, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Services
Dr. Gibbs promotes the success of all students by supporting a high-quality, evidence-based instructional program districtwide. She coordinates all core and supplemental instructional programs, state and district assessments, teacher professional development, instructional technology, and the English learner program. She has also been instrumental in advancing the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Support which provides leveled intervention to address student needs.
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES |
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Tracy Cunanan
A.E. Arnold Elementary School
Tracy is committed to the success of all students! She promotes a positive school culture through her leadership in managing the Arnold ROAR store. According to students, she spends weekends buying inventory so they can “spend” the positive behavior points they earn in school.
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Hilda Gurrola
Clara J. King Elementary School
Hilda creates lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners and ensures all students maximize their full potential. However, what she loves most about teaching are the relationships she builds with her students. As one student put it, “I wish I could stay in her class forever!”
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Ashley Finney
Steve Luther Elementary School
Ashley has been a first-grade teacher for eight years and has a big heart for students. Outside the classroom, she volunteers on several school committees and serves as Luther’s lead teacher for STEM. Her colleagues appreciate her leadership and support on campus!
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Deborah Moss
Juliet Morris Elementary School
Deborah has been a dedicated teacher in Cypress for 22 years. As a kindergarten teacher, she sets the stage for young students to become successful lifelong learners. In the words of her students, “Mrs. Moss teaches us a lot of new things. She makes everything we do fun!”
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Alexandra Tucker
Frank Vessels Elementary School
Allie is willing to do whatever it takes to support her students and shows that same level of commitment in helping her colleagues. She also has top-notch organizational skills which do not go unnoticed by her students, as one of them so aptly stated, “She keeps us on track!”
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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES |
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Sokhonn Chhiv, Custodian
Frank Vessels Elementary School
Sokhonn is respected and treasured by all who know him. He has a strong work ethic, takes pride in his job, and loves serving students, staff, and the school community. One staff member noted, “He gives 100 percent in everything he does and does everything with a smile!”
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Paula Crego, Clerk Typist III
Human Resources
Paula is a team player and willing to assume additional duties in her department to support her colleagues. She loves to learn new things and receive training to enhance her level of knowledge in the district. Her attitude is the more you know the more you grow!
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Francine Garvin, Health Assistant
A. E. Arnold Elementary School
Francine has a great rapport with students, staff, and parents alike! Her kind and calm demeanor makes everyone feel welcome in the school office. She is very knowledgeable about local resources and always eager to share information to support her school community.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Candi Kern - Sandra Lee - Brian Nakamura - Bonnie Peat - Lydia Sondhi, Ph.D.
SUPERINTENDENT
Anne Silavs
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