Classified Employees
of the Year named
2003-04
Each year, the Encinitas Union School District recognizes outstanding classified employees in the District. Each school site selects a Classified Employee of the Year based on a variety of criteria including motivation on the job, job performance, cooperation with others, knowledge of the job, school and community service, willingness to take the extra step, and outstanding characteristics, achievements, and contributions to the betterment of the school site and the District. This year's Classified Employees of the Year include:
 Silvia Madrid Capri |
Meg Klander El Camino Creek (photo not available) |
 Joyce Ward Flora Vista |
 Bernardo Arzate La Costa heights |
 Candy Martinez Mission Estancia |
 Joanie Corrales Ocean Knoll |
 Janine Aurora Olivenhain Pioneer |
 Mariann Collins Park Dale Lane |
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Silvia Madrid Paul Ecke Central |
 Kristina Ross Extended Day Care |
 Michael Carriker District Office |
 Cecil Gale Maintenance, Operations, and Grounds |
 Larry Polzin Food Services |
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Silvia Madrid
has been selected as the Classified Employee of the Year at two school sites
– Capri and Paul Ecke Central.
Silvia began her career
in Encinitas 26 years ago. She has served as a bilingual instructional aide
for 17 years, and as a speech instructional aide the past 9 years. She
received a state certification from the Speech-Language Pathology Auditory
Board.
Silvia is a special member of both school site staffs. Her friendly
positive manner is appreciated by students, staff and parents. She is highly
involved with the CBET program, and is always interacting with the community
and is an active advocate for students. She
is an active member of CABE (California
Association of Bilingual Education) and attends conferences and other
professional trainings to continually enhance her skills.
Despite her many years of experience, Silvia she continues to demonstrate unending energy and an eagerness to learn. She is open-minded and receptive to new teaching ideas and therapy methods and is extremely creative in developing her own methods and strategies to better serve children. She has a positive demeanor with children while maintaining high expectations. She exhibits a delightful sense of humor with her students and colleagues. She has touched many students' lives in our district and has truly made a difference in their education and self esteem.
Silvia’s hobbies include arts and crafts, and she loves to work out at the
gym. She has two children, and two grandchildren who currently attend Ocean
Knoll.
Silvia truly exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional human being, a dedicated employee, and our District’s Classified Employee of the Year.
Each of the Classified Employees of the Year personifies the high quality of employee in the Encinitas Union School District. Moreover, their selection reflects the high regard their peers have for them and their contributions to the site and District. Congratulations to all.