Teacher Appreciation Night at H.E.A.R.T.S Connection

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for people with special needs through a family resource center that symbolizes professionalism, dignity, compassion, and respect.

We share the vision to be instrumental in the development of a community that is more comfortable with, and accepting of, people with special needs.

Last week we had a special event, on Tuesday, April 1. For our monthly support group we did a Teacher Appreciation Night. Families nominated teachers who have shown Excellence in Teaching in working with their child. There were Special Ed and General Ed teachers, and also Service Providers (speech, etc.). It was a great event, a great turnout. I am attaching a picture of the Teachers who were awarded.

Awarded that night:

Wilma Sweeney (retired from TUSD),

Monica Lange (private tutor),

Amy McKendrick (Valley Oaks Charter School)

Melva Bernasconi (formerly with TUSD, currently with Antelope Valley)

and then the rest all from TUSD:

Ranev Degener, Janine Trauger, Marjorie Keene, Annette Kirby, Debbie Rush, Jennifer Clifton, Eileen Pryor, Teresa Wagner, , Stephanie Mattly, Julie Hammer, Terry Hedberg, Deborah Gadzia, Amy Trillo, Laura Mathes-Orr

Not present but also recognized:

Catarina Taylor, (Abernathy Collegiate Schools)

Rosa Styner (TUSD)

Debbie Slemp (TUSD)

Kristine White (TUSD)

Derek Devine (TUSD)

Ed Weaver (TUSD)

Bob Johnson (TUSD)