On May 19, 2026, the Governing Board of the Saugus Union School District recognized the 2026 Classified Employee of the Year Honorees. One classified staff member from each site was selected by their site to be recognized this year. The honorees are:
- Sylvia Torp, SPED Paraeducator, Bouquet Early Learning Academy
- Sylvia Arnone, SPED Paraeducator, Bridgeport Elementary
- Claudia Embleton, School Office Assistant, Cedarcreek Elementary
- Yvette Gomez, Payroll Technician, District Office
- Caren Galvez, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Emblem Academy
- Vickie Escalante, Office Manager, James Foster Elementary
- Jennifer Arvidson, SPED Paraeducator, Charles Helmers Elementary
- Laura Caruso, Campus Supervisor, Highland Elementary
- Gary Diberardino, Grounds Person, Maintenance & Operations
- Belen Villanueva, School Office Assistant, Mountainview Elementary
- David Sanchez, Head Custodian, North Park Elementary
- Yerbali Tobar, Campus Supervisor, Plum Canyon Elementary
- Karen Cookson, Paraeducator, Rio Vista Elementary
- Sue Haynes, Office Manager, Rosedell Elementary
- Maritoni Concepcion, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Skyblue Mesa Elementary
- Juanita Gomez, Office Manager, Tesoro del Valle Elementary
- Elena Ambriz, Licensed Vocational Nurse, West Creek Academy
In addition, one classified employee from the district was recognized by the California Department of Education as the Classified Employee of the Year at the county level. Belen Villanueva from Mountainview Elementary was recognized with this honor. Congratulations to all of our honorees! You make our district great.
