COLTON>> On Tuesday, May 16 the Colton City Council recognized teachers living in the City of Colton in celebration of National Teachers Month. Established in 2016, “Colton Teacher Appreciation Day” is fast becoming a popular event at City Hall.
Councilman Dr. Luis S Gonzalez (Dr. G) presented to the City Council 17 educators who were in attendance at the ceremonial event. Dr. G reports “there are about 90 teachers living in Colton” that we know, and in future years, “we want to bring them all to this event.”
Teachers, families, and special guests were all in attendance while Dr. G read all of the teacher’s names. He also explained that this was the second year the teachers were being formally recognized in the City of Colton, and was very pleased the City Council decided to continue
this new tradition. “Colton Teacher Appreciation Day,” is held each year, the third Tuesday of May.
During the presentation, Dr. G commented “The Colton Teacher Appreciation Day is an important occasion for all of us.” He went on to point out that “Teachers make a positive contribution to help our children succeed in life. They learn the Pledge of Allegiance, the U.S. Constitution, how to be responsible American citizens, and how to vote.”
Plans are being made to continue the search for more teachers who live in Colton, and to continue to recognize them during the month of May each year, which is the official National Teachers month, as established by the U.S. Congress and the National Educators Association.
The City Council presentation also included remarks by Colton Mayor, Richard De La Rosa, and Colton Joint Unified School Board Member, Frank Ibarra.
The following teachers were recognized at the event;
Blinkinsop, Jennie Lincoln Elementary
Bragg, Andrea Zimmerman Elementary
Caballero, Norma Michael D’Arcy Elementary
Chavez, Ian Joe Baca Middle School
Eaton, Martha Grand Terrace Elementary
Gonzalez, Dr. Luis Colton High School
Granado, Sharon Zimmerman Elementary
Guadagnoli, Kimberly Grand Terrace High School
Hartz, Nicolle Lincoln Elementary
Hornbeck, Christina Grand Terrace Elementary
Lopez, Rosa Lincoln Elementary
Marquez, Geri Terrace View Elementary
Morales, Liza Alice Birney Elementary
Reyes, Annamaria Rogers Elementary
Rodriguez, Janis Joe Baca Middle School
Talbert, Elizabeth Cooley Ranch Elementary
Thompson-Thalasinos, Jennifer Rogers Elementary
NOTE: Also pictured in the photo are Council Member, Dr. G and Mayor De La Rosa
CJUSD Board Member, Frank Ibarra 732-6761