San Jose, CA - On Monday, November 14, 2022, Santa Clara County Office of Education’s (SCCOE) Manager of Applications Support, Lydia Cabrera, received the Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DOD) office.
Cabrera was nominated by Airman First Class Alexandr Nosenko, 45th Aerial Port Squadron, 349th Air Mobility Wing. Nosenko is an Applications Systems Analyst for the SCCOE’s Applications, Business, and Web Systems Development Department within the Technology & Data Services Division.
Nosenko nominated Cabrera for her support which enabled him to fulfill his military commitments, while remaining an SCCOE employee. In May 2022 he went to Lackland, Texas, to attend Basic Military training and then to Fort Lee, Virginia, to complete his technical training. As a part of Aerial Port Squadron Airman Nosenko will be supporting the military logistical functions including processing personnel and cargo, rigging for airdrop, supervising units engaged in aircraft loading and unloading operations and more.
“As we are wrapping up Veterans Day celebrations it’s important, we continue to recognize those who have served in the military and currently do so, and extend our gratitude to them for their service to the country and community,” said County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mary Ann Dewan.
“I’d like to thank and congratulate Lydia Cabrera for supporting Airman First Class Alex Nosenko, allowing him to fulfill his duties for the Air Force Reserves. The SCCOE is proud to support employees who dually serve in the military.”
Cabrera was presented the Patriot Award by Dr. Dan Furtado, representative of the ESGR, under the Office of the Secretary of Defense. “I am grateful for the recognition, but I cannot emphasize enough that I was able to do what needs to be done because of a team effort,” said Cabrera.
Cabrera also thanked Jim Carrillo, Director III of SCCOE’s Applications, Business, and Web Systems Development Department and former Captain, United States Air Force.
“Thanks to Cabrera’s efforts and expertise all the fiscal year-end processes were completed successfully, and Alex was able to focus on service to our country,” said Carrillo.
The ESGR was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.
“Members of the Guard and Reserve are called to duty, sometimes unexpectedly, and supervisors must adjust work schedules and fill job responsibilities in order to both support the DOD military requirements, and yet maintain the quality and continuing responsibilities of the workplace,'' said Dr. Furtado. “Lydia has very successfully done both, and we thank her for her support and success in this endeavor.”
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About the Santa Clara County Office of Education
Working collaboratively with school and community partners, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is a regional service agency that provides instructional, business, and technology services to the 31 school districts of Santa Clara County. The County Office of Education directly serves students through special education programs, alternative schools, Head Start and State Preschool programs, migrant education, and Opportunity Youth Academy. The SCCOE also provides academic and fiscal oversight and monitoring to districts in addition to the 22 Santa Clara County Board of Education authorized charter schools.