Allentown, PA – October 15, 2025 – On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 the Allentown School District hosted its first You Are The Light celebration of the 2025-2026 school year.
Our October celebration was held at Trexler Middle School, featuring performances by Trexler Middle School Cheer Team and the Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy Dance Company. You Are the Light recognizes the incredible staff and students in ASD schools for their roles as Trendsetters, Classroom/ Community Catalysts, and Quiet Heroes within their learning community.
- Trendsetters are those who seize opportunities to lead, grow, and improve effectiveness for themselves, their peers, and the broader community. Student Trendsetters show leadership by working with staff to enhance the student experience
- Classroom/ Community Catalysts drive positive change in schools, communities, using their voices and talents to advocate for their peers.
- Quiet Heroes build prosperous partnerships with families, businesses, and neighbors, showing exceptional dedication to service. Student Heroes help shape a supportive school culture through kindness, cooperation, and teamwork.
We would like to congratulate October’s You Are The Light winners:
Trendsetters: Daniel Bond, Facilities Department; John Boteros, Ramos Elementary School; Christine Gray, Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion; Victor Hunt Jr, Roosevelt Elementary School; Katherine Klersy, Hays Elementary School; Daniel Pichardo, Virtual Campus; Brianna Potter, William Allen High School; Alaina Rivera Gonzalez, South Mountain Middle School, Mia Santaella Rivera, Ramos Elementary School.
Classroom/ Community Catalysts: Jayden Arias, Roosevelt Elementary School; Austin Bilous, South Mountain Middle School; Clementina Bogarin, Central Elementary School; Emily Calhoun, Trexler Middle School; Amy Danise, Harrison Morton Middle School; A’liana Ellis, Jackson Early Childhood Center; Brooke Faust, Trexler Middle School; Alessandri Figueroa, Bridgeview Academy; Isabel Maisonet, Washington Elementary School; Jeremy Ramirez, Dieruff High School; Yerianna Rodriguez Alameda, Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy; Isabella Vasquez, Muhlenberg Elementary School; Missy Weierbach, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School; Eli Wyble, Ruby Bridges Early Childhood Center; Kim Youwakim, Sheridan Elementary School; Andrea Zelko, William Penn (Alternative Education).
Quiet Heroes: Noah Aviles, Mosser Elementary School; Sara Bellomo, Muhlenberg Elementary School; Scott Bittner, Washington Elementary School; Emily Blumetti, Union Terrace Elementary School; Isabel Calderon, Jefferson Elementary School; Jackxira Caraballo, Dodd Elementary School; Josiah Caraballo Sosa, Ritter Elementary School; Rudiel Contreras, Harrison Morton Middle School; Anderson Cox, Raub Middle School; Jay’dalis Daring, Central Elementary School; Justin Daise, Virtual Campus–High School; Caleb Diaz Argel, William Penn (Alternative Education); Nick Fasching, Admin Building; Alanni Fields, Union Terrace Elementary School; Zyraida Flores, Dieruff High School; Lauryn Gardner, Mosser Elementary School; Esmeralda Guzman-Gonzales, Raub Middle School; Reem Jarrah, Jackson Early Childhood Center; Carol Lane, William Allen High School; Iszamani Liciaga, Sheridan Elementary School; Kerlis Mercedes Ochoa Castillo, Bridgeview Academy; Cherri Missimer, Food Service Department; Charlene Naugle, IT Department; Kathleen Paul, Dodd Elementary School; Gianna Reyes, Virtual Campus–Elementary School; Aviana Saez, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School; Jaida Santiago, Hays Elementary School; Rob Shelly, Dieruff High School; Amy Spang, Ruby Bridges Early Childhood Center; Crystal Sosa Castillo, Jefferson Elementary School.
Congratulations to our winners! The next You Are The Light Celebration will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, where we will also honor the winners of the Superintendent’s Reading League.