More than 30 applications were received from districts and the SCCOE combined for the 2022-23 school year. A county-level winner was selected for each of the nine service categories: clerical and administrative, custodial and maintenance, food and nutrition, health and student services, paraprofessional, security, skilled trades, technical, and transportation. 

“Congratulations to the winners and all the classified employees nominated within the county,” said Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools. “Their invaluable work is crucial to the function and success of school systems that influence the lives of students, their families, and the greater community.”

Classified school employees support the education and school systems of California’s more than six million public school students in grades pre-k through 12. The program honors the tireless efforts of our outstanding classified school employees. From paraprofessionals, school bus drivers, cafeteria workers and beyond, these employees play key roles in creating a healthy learning environment that contributes to the whole child by promoting student achievement, safety, and well-being.

The nine Santa Clara County winners and their corresponding nomination categories and districts are as follows:

​Category	​Awardee Name	​​District
​Clerical and Administrative Services	​Cheryl Snyder​	​Oak Grove School District
​Custodial and Maintenance Services	​Luz Alcaraz	​Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Food and Nutrition Services	Nga Duong	​Oak Grove School District
Health and Student Services	​Gail Regalado	​Evergreen Elementary School District
Paraprofessional Services	​Sally Moti	​Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Security Services	​Yolanda Rodriguez​	​Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
Skilled Trades	​Jose Gudino	​Campbell Union High School District
Technical Services	​Carin Hmieleski	​Oak Grove School District
​Transportation Services	​Yadira Quant	​Alum Rock Union Elementary School District​