Saugus Union School District officials announced the list of 15 teacher tribute honorees who are set to be honored at the annual Teacher Tribute celebration in April.

On April 30, the annual Teacher Tribute celebration is scheduled to be held at The Canyon Club in the Westfield Valencia Town Center.

The Teacher Tribute program is designed to foster an appreciation for public school teachers in the Saugus Union School District, according to the SCV Education Foundation, who presents the event each year.

“All of the teachers in the Saugus Union School District are amazing. It is always difficult to select one per site for this honor, but those selected exemplify the ideals of an effective, dedicated, quality educator,” said Dr. Colleen Hawkins, superintendent of the Saugus Union School District. “We are very proud of these 15 teachers and look forward to being able to celebrate them at such a wonderful event.”

The following educators were chosen as this year’s Teacher Tribute honorees:

• Jane Turner, Bridgeport Elementary
• Linda Fogelsong, Cedarcreek Elementary
• Megan Lentz, Emblem Academy
• Janice Elam, Charles Helmers Elementary
• Dan Kurtz, Highlands Elementary
• Lynn Angalet, James Foster Elementary
• Amber White, Mountainview Elementary
• Andi Sheridan, North Park Elementary
• Monica Smith, Plum Canyon Elementary
• Tami Dozal, Rio Vista Elementary
• Melody Rosen, Rosedell Elementary
• Anne Richter, Santa Clarita Elementary
• Athena Smith, Skyblue Mesa Elementary
• Anna Marshall, Tesoro Del Valle Elementary
• Brooke Griffiths, West Creek Academy  

The honorees were acknowledged by the Saugus Union School District for having the following outstanding attributes:

• Demonstrates leadership and a commitment to grow professionally and assist others to grow
• Inspires students and other teachers to achieve excellence
• Displays exemplary professionalism
• Creates and maintains effective environments for student learning
• Engages and supports all students in learning

The event at The Canyon Club begins at 6:15 p.m. and the ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m., according to officials. The community is also welcomed to attend.

To find out more about the SCV Education Foundation, or to purchase tickets to the event, click here.

Ed. Note: This information was provided to KHTS by Saugus Union School District

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