Congratulations to ALL of our 2021-22 Employees of the Year & SMUSD Retirees!
We are grateful for your dedication and impact on the San Marcos Unified community.
Employees of the Year:
Elementary Schools
Carrillo Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources; Mona Patel, Classified Employee of the Year; Amanda Keaton, Assistant Principal; Martha Rotramel, Certificated Employee of the Year; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Discovery Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Heather Hartzell, Assistant Principal; Daphne Eby, Principal; Eddie Jenkins, Classified Employee of the Year; Holly Hartzell, Certificated Employee of the Year and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources; Lindsey Sparacino, Certificated Employee of the Year; Linda Heinrich, Principal; Lindsey Ward, Classified Employee of the Year; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Knob Hill Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources; Amy Sannella, Assistant Principal; Michael Todisco, Certificated Employee of the Year; Karla Wilderotter, Classified Employee of the Year; Dan Trujillo, Principal; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
La Costa Meadows Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Mandy Bedard, Principal; Jade Machado, Certificated Employee of the Year; Stacy Rossman, Classified Employee of the Year; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Paloma Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Dana Spencer, Principal; Melissa Hogg, Certificated Employee of the Year; Anetta Sidawi, Classified Employee of the Year; and Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources.
Richland Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Kristen Engler, Certificated Employee of the Year; Gaby Dellamary, Classified Employee of the Year; Julie Barbara, Principal; Lena Martinez, Assistant Principal; and Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources.
San Elijo Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources; Suzanne Aaknes, Classified Employee of the Year; Joseph McCormick, Certificated Employee of the Year; and Mara McLeod, Assistant Principal.
San Marcos Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources; Silvia Ventura-Jacobsen, Principal; Tyler Eytchison, Certificated Employee of the Year; Christine Griley, Assistant Principal; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development. Not pictured: Isaias Escamilla, Classified Employee of the Year.
Twin Oaks Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Dr. Carmen Madrigal, Principal; Abel Gonzalez, Classified Employee of the Year; Sau Ying Skerl, Certificated Employee of the Year; and Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources.
La Mirada Academy: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources; Jennifer Carter, Principal; Megan Hernandez, Certificated Employee of the Year; Brett Benware, Classified Employee of the Year; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Double Peak School: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Charity Shepard, Certificated Employee of the Year; Erica Obrist, Principal; Natsuko Doyle, Classified Employee of the Year; and Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources.
Middle Schools
San Elijo Middle School: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources; Hurvie Milner, Classified Employee of the Year; Anette Dale, Certificated Employee of the Year; and Barry Zeait, Principal.
San Marcos Middle School: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources; Ramon Torres, Classified Employee of the Year; Nicole Scott, Principal; Valery Harris, Certificated Employee of the Year; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Woodland Park Middle School: Not pictured: Debra Weaver, Classified Employee of the Year; Monique Del Pego, Certificated Employee of the Year.
High Schools
Mission Hills High School: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Erendira (Erie) Unutoa, Classified Employee of the Year; Nathan Baker, Assistant Principal; and Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources. Not pictured: Jillian Ryan, Certificated Employee of the Year.
San Marcos High School: Pictured from left to right are: Adam Dawson, Principal; Geoffrey Radant, Certificated Employee of the Year; Dr. Tiffany Campbell, Deputy Superintendent; Gabriel Ortiz Flores, Classified Employee of the Year; Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; and Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources. Not pictured: Geoffrey Radant, Certificated Employee of the Year.
Twin Oaks High School/Foothills High School: Pictured from left to right are: Assistant Principal, Claudia Hernandez; Johanna Bonfiglio, Classified Employee of the Year; Veronica De La Torre, Certificated Employee of the Year; Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; and Garth Phillips, Principal.
Departments
Adult Transition Program: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Peggy Zapata, Program Specialist for ATP; Pamela Simpson, Classified Employee of the Year; Karen Lee-Mimaki, Certificated Employee of the Year; and Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources.

Child Nutrition Services: Pictured from left to right are: Marni Shelton, CNS Employee of the Year; and Naomi Shadwell, Executive Director of Child Nutrition Services.
Early Education Center: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Tricia Green, Certificated Employee of the Year; Lori Cummins, Director of Special Education; Ivy Keim, Classified Employee of the Year; and Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources.
Kids On Campus: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources; Sarah Fruzyna, Classified Employee of the Year; and Janneth Torres Cabello, Kids on Campus Supervisor I.
Facilities: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Nathan Wullf, Facilities Coordinator; Diane deBruyn, Classified Employee of the Year; Ashley Rondeau, Administrative Secretary II; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Maintenance & Operations: Not pictured: Alfonso Luna, Classified Employee of the Year.
Special Education: Pictured from left to right are: Shannon Goan, Classified Employee of the Year; Lori Cummins, Director of Special Education.
Transportation: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Andrea Mancino, Classified Employee of the Year; and Micheal Sawyer, Executive Director of Transportation.
Technology: Pictured from left to right are: Adam Dawson, Principal of San Marcos High School (the employee's home site); Stephanie Casperson, Director of Technology Department; Tony Cabral, Coordinator of the Technology Department; Sameh Grais, Classified Employee of the Year; Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; and Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources.
Retirees:
Elementary Schools
Carrillo Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Betty Whitley-Estrada, Teacher; Amanda Keaton, Assistant Principal; Victoria Stewart, Teacher; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Discovery Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Heather Hartzell, Assistant Principal; Daphne Eby, Principal; Karen Whiteley, Teacher; Eddie Jenkins, Head Custodian; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
District Office: Not pictured: Lourdes Montes, Custodian I; William Nelson, Warehouse/Driver I; Gabriella Gomez, Director, Elementary Education.
Double Peak School: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Lisa Des Lauriers, Teacher; Erica Obrist, Principal; and Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources.
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Jeanine Huebner, Teacher; Linda Heinrich, Principal; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development. Not pictured: Sigifredo Rosales, Custodian I.
Knob Hill Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Amy Sannella, Assistant Principal; Martha Saunders, Teacher; Cheryl Krukowski, Teacher; Dan Trujillo, Principal; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development. Not pictured: Constance Elwell, Teacher; Amy Fritzenkotter, Speech Language Pathologist; Cheryl Ryan, Teacher; Martha Saunders, Teacher.
La Costa Meadows Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Mandy Bedard, Principal; Judy Tague, Teacher; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Paloma Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Dana Spencer, Principal; Eileen Ogden, Teacher; Kathleen McGinnis, Library Media Tech; Marjorie Goodman, Teacher; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development.
Richland Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Kathryn Joyce, Teacher; Lynn Sochowski-Layman, Teacher; David Clay, Teacher; Dawn Bieraugel, Teacher; Julie Barbara, Principal; Lena Martinez, Assistant Principal; and Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources.
San Elijo Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Valerie Mequet, Teacher; and Mara McLeod, Assistant Principal.
San Marcos Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Silvia Ventura-Jacobsen, Principal; Leah Fisher, Teacher; Christine Thompson, Teacher; Christine Griley, Assistant Principal; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development. Not pictured: Fernando Baquero, Teacher.
Twin Oaks Elementary: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Dr. Carmen Madrigal, Principal; Abel Gonzalez, Head Custodian; Sau Ying Skerl, Teacher; and Gary DeBora, Director of Human Resources. Not pictured: Norma Broadbent, Typist Clerk III.
Middle School
San Elijo Middle School: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Jami Phillips, Teacher; Karen Warner, Teacher; Mary Freeland, Teacher; Andy Cole, Teacher; and Barry Zeait, Principal.
San Marcos Middle School: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Valery Harris, Teacher; Nicole Scott, Principal; Debra Brice, Teacher; and Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development. Not pictured: Keeta Thompson, Health Aide; David Castro, Teacher.
Woodland Park Middle School: Not pictured: George Gregoroff, Campus Supervisor; Susana Cruz, Teacher; Kathleen Siegel, Speech Language Pathologist; James Tremayne, Teacher.
High Schools
Mission Hills High School: Pictured from left to right are: Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources; Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Craig Getman, Teacher; Nathan Baker, Assistant Principal; and Patricia Rodriguez-Myers, Office Manager III/School Secretary. Not pictured: Elva Cisneros, Data Tech; Catherine Davis, Account Clerk I; Barry Williams, Campus Supervisor.
San Marcos High School: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Adam Dawson, Principal; Stephanie Vasconcellos, Teacher; Betty Cendro, Typist Clerk II; Robert Cendro, Teacher; Barbara Tollison, Teacher; Victoria Tarnovetchi, Teacher; Dr. Tiffany Campbell, Deputy Superintendent; and Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources. Not pictured: Kim Fitzgerald, Instructional Aide/SH; Bonnie Miller, CNS.
Twin Oaks High School: Pictured from left to right are: Assistant Principal, Claudia Hernandez; Sarah Lira, Instructional Aide/SH; Janice Ohno, Teacher; Barbara Zamora, Teacher; Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Garth Phillips, Principal.
Departments
Adult Transition Program: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Peggy Zapata, Program Specialist for ATP; Angela Castro, Teacher; Bonnie Harrison, Typist Clerk III; and Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources.
Purchasing: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Lynne Kotas, Executive Director of Purchasing; and Gary DeBora, Director Human Resources.
Special Education: Pictured from left to right are: Terance Smyth, Teacher; and Lori Cummins, Director of Special Education.
Transportation: Pictured from left to right are: Henry Voros, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Development; Joseph Shelton, Bus Driver Aide, Micheal Sawyer. Not pictured: Julia Flynt, Bus Driver, Pamela Light, Bus Driver Aide, Sherry Moedano-Villar, Bus Driver/Trainer, Aileen Panzera, Bus Driver.
THANK YOU for all you do!!!