SA​N JOSE, CA – The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is pleased to announce the Santa Clara County 2025 Classified School Employee of the Year Program winners.

Thirty applications were received from districts and the SCCOE combined for the 2024-25 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. 

“Classified employees are the heart of our schools—their dedication is front and center in every meal served, every bus driven, every health service provided, every form processed, every piece of equipment repaired, every field and campus maintained, and every classroom supported,” said Dr. David M. Toston, Sr., County Superintendent of Schools. “Their work, whether behind a desk, behind the scenes, or side by side with students, makes a lasting difference in the lives of our children every day.”

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.

All nine winners were submitted to the California Department of Education for the state competition. Amrita Vu from the Los Gatos - Saratoga Union High School District was named a state finalist for Classified Employee of the Year​ in the health and student services category. 

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