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“Colton Teacher Appreciation Day” Established by City Council

By Luis Gonzalez, Community Writer
May 25, 2016 at 10:52am. Views: 175

On Tuesday, May 17 the Colton City Council recognized teachers living in the City of Colton in celebration of National Teachers Month. Councilman Dr. Luis S Gonzalez (Dr. G) presented to the entire City Council 32 educators who were in attendance at the ceremonial event. Dr. G reports “there are 92 teachers living in Colton” but notes that there may be a few more and says, “I think we’re very close.” Teachers, families, and special guests were all in attendance while Dr. G read the teachers' names. He also explained that this was the first time the teachers were being formally recognized in the city of Colton, and was very pleased when the City Council decided to establish the first official “Colton Teacher Appreciation Day,” which will be held each year, the third Tuesday of May, starting with May 17, 2016. During the presentation, Dr. G commented, “The Colton Teacher Appreciation Day is an important occasion for all of us.” He continued, “Teachers make a positive contribution to help our children succeed. They learn the Pledge of Allegiance, the U.S. Constitution, how to be responsible American citizens, and how to vote.” Plans are being made to continue the search for more teachers who live in Colton, and to continue to recognize them during the month of May as it is the official National Teachers Month, established by U.S. Congress and the National Educators Association in 1985. The presentation also included remarks by Colton Mayor, Richard De La Rosa and Colton Joint Unified School District Board Trustee Randall Ceniceros. The names of those recognized include: • Bennett, Deidre - Moreno Valley USD • Montano, Robert - Colton High School • Alwa Anne - Jurupa Vista Elementary • Blinkinsop Jennie - Lincoln Elementary • Bragg Andrea - Zimmerman Elementary • Caballero Norma - D'arcy Elementary • Chavez Ian - Joe Baca Middle School • Cortes Griselda - Grand Terrace Elementary • Eaton Martha - Grand Terrace Elementary • Gardner Kenna - Mary B. Lewis Elementary • Gardner Layne - Joe Baca Middle School • Gonzalez Luis - Colton High School • Granado Sharon - Zimmerman Elementary • Green Valeria - Terrace View Elementary • Harworth Sandra - Zimmerman Elementary • Hornbeak Christina - Grand Terrace Elementary • Lopez Michelle - Cooley Ranch Elementary • Lopez Rosa - Lincoln Elementary • Marquez Geri - Terrace View Elementary • Morales Liza - Birney Elementary • Reyes Annamaria - Rogers Elementary • Reynosa Ashton - Grand Terrace High School • Rios Lisa - Cooley Ranch Elementary • Rodriguez Janis - Joe Baca Middle School • Ruggles Martha - Grand Terrace Elementary • Scarbrough Virginia - Reche Canyon Elementary • Talbert Elizabeth - Cooley Ranch Elementary • Taylor Starlet - Colton Middle School • Thalasinos Jennifer - Rogers Elementary • Torres Cynthia - Rogers Elementary • Wallace Jeremy - Wilson Elementary • Walton Lori - Ruth Harris Middle School

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