Lynwood Unified is proud to shine a spotlight on an essential group that keeps schools operating day in and day out during Classified School Employee Appreciation Week, celebrated May 19-23.
From keeping facilities clean and secure, to preparing nutritious meals, assisting in offices, supporting technology, and helping in classrooms and playgrounds, classified staff play a vital role in creating safe, welcoming and enriching learning environments for students and staff.
This week, Lynwood Unified is proud to recognize the outstanding individuals who have been named 2025 Classified Employees of the Year at their respective sites:
- Abbott Elementary: Eva Fernandez, Library Media Assistant
- Early Childhood Education (Will Rogers): Laura Madrigal, Child Care Assistant
- Helen Keller Elementary: Olga Navarro, Instructional Assistant, Special Needs
- Lincoln Elementary: Mayra Hernandez, Nutrition Services Worker I
- Lindbergh Elementary: Maya Smith, Instructional Assistant, Special Needs
- Lugo Elementary: Robert Rodriguez, Instructional Assistant, Special Education
- Mark Twain Elementary: Miriam Garcia, School Community Liaison
- Marshall Elementary: Tawny Freeman, Custodian
- Roosevelt Elementary: Star Hillman, Instructional Assistant, Special Education
- Rosa Parks Elementary: Susana Nieblas, Secretary
- Washington Elementary: Clementina Topete, Campus Monitor
- Will Rogers Elementary: Amanda Juarez, Library Media Assistant
- Wilson Elementary: Elizeth Diaz-Aguilar, Instructional Assistant, Special Education
- Cesar Chavez Middle School: Jessica Yaber, Instructional Assistant, Special Needs
- Hosler Middle School: Alejandro Peña, Instructional Assistant, Bilingual
- Vista High School: Patricia Castro, Instructional Assistant, Special Needs
- Firebaugh High School: Nancy Sandoval, Attendance Assistant
- Lynwood High School: Catalina Avalos, Office Assistant II
- Lynwood Community Adult School: Tiffany Palmer, Secretary
- District Office: Hector Morando, Technology Services; Alexandra Chavez, Special Education; Yvonne Ramirez, Accounting; Lucero Gutierrez, Secondary Education; Thomas Marquez, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation; Leticia Sanchez, Equity, Access and Instructional Services; Elva Ruiz, Human Resources; Norma Soto, Child Nutrition; Marie Vasquez, Security; Daniela Navarro, Purchasing; Rubiel Hernandez, Warehouse; and Salvador Choto, Elementary Education
The 2025 District Classified Employee of the Year will be announced at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 during the Board of Education meeting, which will be live-streamed on the District’s LynwoodTV YouTube channel.
Lynwood Unified extends its sincere appreciation to all classified employees whose continued service strengthens every aspect of the success of our students. Their daily contributions reflect the District’s ongoing commitment to equity, access and opportunity for every student.