June 22nd, 2021 Board Recognitions

June 22nd, 2021 Board Recognitions
Posted on 06/24/2021
6222021 Board Special Recognitions

NORCO - On Tuesday, June 22nd, the CNUSD Board of Education recognized students and staff for their exceptional work during the Business Board Meeting. Congratulations to all! We are very proud of you!
a. 2021 CIF-SS Division 1 Girls Dual Wrestling Champions - Corona High School

Maci Avila, Viviana Aviles, Berenice Chihuahua, Mariah Dow, Isabelle Hawley, Nile Jernigan, Brooklyn Kerr, Lindsey Medina, Savanna Melancon, Alexandra Mogollan, Julianna Montoya, Solana Mottola, Destany Noriega, Jocelyn Ortiz, Jennifer Sanchez, Leann Tran, and Sophia Zika

By Ben Sanchez, Principal; Jeffrey Stevens, Assistant Principal/Athletics; and Jim Bowers, Head Coach

b. 2021 California State History Day Champions/Runner-ups and National History Day Participants

Junior Division
Anneliese Brasher and Chloe Chun – Barton Elementary School - Group Documentary - Champion
Aiden Kim – Lincoln Fundamental Elementary School - Historical Paper - Champion
Vivianna Tang – El Cerrito Middle School - Individual Documentary – Champion
Zachary Brasher – Ramirez Intermediate School – Individual Documentary – Runner-up
Emily Shin – Corona Fundamental Intermediate School - Individual Exhibit - Champion

Senior Division
Aisha Randhawa – Corona High School - Historical Paper - Champion
Dimple Amitha Garuadapuri – Roosevelt High School – Individual Performance – Runner-up

By Judy K. Now, Chief of Staff – Executive Services 

c. 2021 California State Science and Engineering Fair Winners

Junior Division
Lara Randhawa – Auburndale Intermediate School – Second Place
Minnah Shaikh – Corona Fundamental Intermediate School – Third Place
Anneliese Brasher – Barton Elementary School – Fourth Place
Zachary Brasher – Ramirez Intermediate School – Fourth Place
Alena Talreja – Ramirez Intermediate School – Honorable Mention

Senior Division
Loyna Rism – Centennial High School – First Place
Ajandini Srirajan – Centennial High School – First Place
Aisha Randhawa – Corona High School – Fourth Place
Ellorie Anne Mariano – Centennial High School – Honorable Mention

d. 2021 Riverside County Spelling Bee Winner and Scripps National Spelling Bee Participant

Lara Randhawa - Auburndale Intermediate School

By Judy K. Now, Chief of Staff - Executive Services

e. “Perspectives on Public Education – Successes and Challenges During the Pandemic” - Article published in Leadership Magazine

Brooklyn Brown – River Heights Intermediate School

By Judy K. Now, Chief of Staff - Executive Services

f. 2021 Corona-Norco Unified School District Employees of the Year

Tricia Thompson, Administrative Director, Special Education – Certificated Administrator
Tracy Payne, Employee Benefits Director, Risk Management and Employee Benefits – Classified Administrator
Dr. Alexis Barile, Principal, Centennial High School – High School Principal
Marlena Reyes, Counselor, Adams Elementary School – Counselor
Angela Chang, Speech Language Pathologist, Reagan Elementary School – Site Support
Amanda Heighton, Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources – Confidential
Eunice Sanchez, Community Assistant/Clerk, Parkridge Elementary School - Classified

By Judy K. Now, Chief of Staff - Executive Services

g. 2021 ACSA Region 19 Administrators of the Year

Dr. Melissa Bako, Assistant Principal, Santiago High School - Secondary Co-Administrator
Dr. Gina Boster, CTE Director, Educational Services - Career Technical Education Administrator
Dr. Jennifer Bourgeois, Director, Educational Services - Technology Administrator
Dalia Gadelmawla, Chief Business Officer, Business Services - Business Services Administrator
Dr. Sarah Ragusa, Administrative Director, Educational Services - Curriculum and Instruction Administrator

By Judy K. Now, Chief of Staff - Executive Services