On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, more than 50 members of our learning community were recognized for their contributions to their school and classrooms as Trendsetters, Classroom/Community Catalysts, or Quiet Heroes.
Attendees were treated to fantastic performances by the Dieruff High School slam poetry, Harrison Morton Middle School Band, and the Dieruff High School Latin Band.
Trendsetters
- Roseilin Alcantara Guzman, Trexler Middle School
- Masaki Bolte, Building 21
- Iyana Carter, Washington Elementary School
- Melissa Cashman, Hays Elementary School
- Joshua Colon Hernandez, Harrison Morton Middle School
- Brayden Cuevas Chen, Dodd Elementary School
- Merlina Espinal Caba, Raub Middle School
- Cassie Fernstrom, Ramos Elementary School
- Janney Guerrero Hernandez, Sheridan Elementary School
- Kara Harka, Dodd Elementary School
- Allison Hough, Raub Middle School
- Amaris Recker, Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy
- Colleen Ritter, Roosevelt Elementary School
- Leony Santos, William Penn/ Alternative Education
- Abduallah Waleed, Roosevelt Elementary School
Quiet Heroes
- Marisol Almonte Vargas, Hays Elementary School
- Deborah Augustine, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
- Norieliz Ayala Torres, Jackson Early Childhood Center
- Kristin Brenner, Jefferson Elementary School
- Olga Cosme, Dieruff High School
- Violette Daher-Mansour, Food Service Department
- Josie Flores, Union Terrace Elementary School
- Caroline Freitas, Jackson Early Childhood Center
- Michelle Johnston, Admin Building
- George Khashi, Facilities Department
- Waed Khouri, Ritter Elementary School
- Georgina Martinez, William Allen High School
- Maisie McGowan, Muhlenberg Elementary School
- Randy Meitzler, Mosser Elementary School
- Amanda Montani, Trexler Middle School
- Bradley Nyugen, South Mountain Middle School
- Maya Perez, Ramos Elementary School
- Abagail Perry, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
- Liah Reyes, Jefferson Elementary School
- Paula Smalling, Central STREAM Academy
- Asha Talib, Harrison Morton Middle School
- Tanja Turchanik, Washington Elementary School
- Rebecca Vargas, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
- Kate Velazquez, Ruby Bridges Early Childhood Center
- Regina Ward, William Penn / Alternative Education
- Brooklyn Williams, Muhlenberg Elementary School
Classroom & Community Catalysts
- Yelena Adorna Dias, Mosser Elementary School
- Zayn Alraei, Ritter Elementary School
- J'Livette Baez, Building 21
- Kate Eighmy, South Mountain Middle School
- Chrisdaniel Lopez Arvelo, Central STREAM Academy
- Katie Monahan, Union Terrace Elementary School
- Luciana Nunez Burgos, William Allen High School
- Aline Rodriguez, Sheridan Elementary School
- Katie Searock, Ruby Bridges Early Childhood Center
- Cayden Sprayberry, Dieruff High School
- Naveah Wilson, Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy
During the month of November, we celebrate and recognize the essential role families play in the educational success and well-being of their children throughout the year. Research consistently shows that meaningful family engagement leads to better outcomes for students. By embracing partnership and collaboration, we strengthen connections, enhance learning, and create environments where every student can succeed, in school and throughout life. We would like to recognize a very special group of individuals who are a part of our learning community who are lighting the way when it comes to School & Family Engagement!
- Jessica Arisa, Roosevelt Elementary School
- Connie Best, Jackson Early Childhood Center
- Jasmine Chowdhury, Muhlenberg Elementary School
- Kevin Colón, Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy
- Kristal Crespo, Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy
- Josh Escalara, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
- Marquisha Fleetwood, Dodd Elementary School
- Ranim Georges, Ritter Elementary School
- Shaquana Johnson, Mosser Elementary School
- Desha Marrero, Hays Elementary School
- Sharon Maus, Trexler Middle School
- Altagracia Pena, Raub Middle School
- Yuberka Pepen, Washington Elementary School
- Juan Perez , Ramos Elementary School
- Kevin Rhodes, Building 21
- Michelle Sanchez, Harrison Morton Middle School
- Esther Scruggs, Jefferson Elementary School
- Michelle Sebesta, Dieruff High School
- Ana Tiburcio, William Allen High School
- Raiza Trinidad, South Mountain Middle School
- Margaret Vazquez, Ruby Bridges Early Childhood Center
- Julie Velazquez, Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy
- Sandy Williams, Union Terrace Elementary School
In partnership with the Allentown School District Foundation, we also recognized the winners from our Hispanic Heritage Month Arts & Essay Contest. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the rich traditions, achievements, and stories that have shaped our schools, our city, and our nation. Let’s take a moment to celebrate their remarkable accomplishments and the shared heritage that unites us.
- Anaylee Acosta, Central STREAM Academy
- Edwannys Antoine Galvan, Dieruff
- Anguie Doncel Diaz, Dieruff
- Raymond Espinosa Berrios, Dieruff
- Raymond Espinosa, Dieruff
- Emmanuel Fernandez, Dodd
- Alexa Fondeur, Dieruff
- Giavanna Giannini, Raub Middle School
- Danyel Joel Adorno-Santiago, William Allen
- Adriel Luis Vargas Brito, Central STREAM Academy
- Yeslian Maldonado, Dieruff
- Brianny Morales, Dieruff
- Kerlis Ochoa Castillo, South Mountain
- Luis Rivera, Dieruff
- Aliriany Rodriguez, Dodd
- Niara Victoria-Marie Cortes-Ortiz, William Allen
