2020-2021 Honorees
In May 2021, the Orange County Department of Education, in partnership with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, awarded the PAL Perseverance Award to PAL programs and advisors who have continued to find innovative ways to create a positive school climate and support schoolwide student engagement opportunities, despite immense challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congratulations to the advisors and students who have demonstrated commitment and resilience in order to stay connected and support their campuses during an unprecedented year.
OCDE Newsroom: PAL programs and advisors earn honors for engaging students
2021 PAL Program Perseverance Award Honorees:
Anaheim Elementary School District
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Capistrano Unified School District
Aliso Viejo Middle School
Bernice Ayer Middle School
Ladera Ranch Middle School
Vista del Mar Middle School
Laguna Beach Unified School District
Top of the World Elementary School
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
de Portola Elementary School
Serrano Intermediate School
Tustin Unified School District
Pioneer Middle School
Westminster School District
Warner Middle School
2021 PAL Advisor Perseverance Award Honorees:
Anaheim Elementary School District
Erica Mendez, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Nicole Barrera, Sunkist Elementary School
Capistrano Unified School District
Amanda Hatcher, Ladera Ranch Middle School
Kalyn Rodriguez, Aliso Viejo Middle School
Leesa Shults-Amon, Vista del Mar Middle School
Centralia Elementary School District
Dianne Wen, Los Coyotes Elementary School
Laguna Beach Unified School District
Jolene Hamilton, Top of the World Elementary School
Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District
Tarra Swoboda, Gardenhill Elementary School
Oceanside Unified School District
Devin Demerjian, El Camino High School
Teresa Vallete, El Camino High School
Private School
Nicola Huerta, Rosary Academy/Diocese of Orange
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Carolyn Fries, Foothill Ranch Elementary School
Janis Carlson, de Portola Elementary School
Judy Harrison, Foothill Ranch Elementary School