{"id":16210,"date":"2026-09-24T21:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T21:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aacyf.org\/?p=16210"},"modified":"2026-09-24T21:20:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T21:20:43","slug":"assemblymember-fong-honors-outstanding-educators-of-assembly-district-49","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aacyf.org\/?p=16210","title":{"rendered":"Assemblymember Fong Honors Outstanding Educators of Assembly District 49"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ALHAMBRA, CA<\/strong> \u2013 Assemblymember Mike Fong<\/strong> (D-Alhambra), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, recognized educators and school leaders from across Assembly District 49 for their dedication to students and contributions to their school communities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Outstanding Educator Awards recognize teachers and school leaders who go above and beyond to support student success, strengthen their schools, and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people throughout the San Gabriel Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEducators are pillars of student success. It is an honor to celebrate the educators who make an impact both inside and outside the classroom. Their commitment to supporting students throughout the San Gabriel Valley is helping shape the next generation of leaders,\u201d said Assemblymember Mike Fong<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 Assembly District 49 Outstanding Educators are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Andrew Adanto<\/strong> \u2013 South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Carrie Liang<\/strong> \u2013 Willard Elementary, Garvey School District<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Javier Gutierrez<\/strong> \u2013 Alhambra High School, Alhambra USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Kelly Martinchuck<\/strong> \u2013 Monterey Vista Elementary, Garvey School District<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Kumi Nani Christina Aiu-Quezada<\/strong> \u2013 H\u0101lau Hula Moani\u02bba\u02bbala Anuhea, Monterey Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pin Chen<\/strong> \u2013 Arcadia High School, Arcadia USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sara Quezada<\/strong> \u2013 El Monte High School, El Monte UHSD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scott Barton<\/strong> \u2013 San Marino High School, San Marino USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Socorro Elizabeth Martinez<\/strong> \u2013 Roosevelt Elementary, San Gabriel USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tammi Alderman<\/strong> \u2013 Temple City Unified School District<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Yvette Casillas Hall<\/strong> \u2013 Wright School, El Monte City School District<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dr. Debbie Kotani<\/strong> \u2013 Principal, Ramona Elementary, Alhambra USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Elena Li<\/strong> \u2013 Principal, Temple City High School, Temple City USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Linda Heredia<\/strong> \u2013 Principal, La Rosa Elementary, Temple City USD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The Outstanding Educator Awards reflect Assemblymember Fong\u2019s continued commitment to recognizing the educators who strengthen local schools and create opportunities for students to succeed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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