Fillmore Unified’s Student and Employees of the Year Awards
Student of the Year - Ariana Noelle Schieferle of Fillmore High School is a graduating senior who has maintained high academic achievement and been involved in her campus community through student leadership, athletics, and volunteering. She will be attending the University of California Los Angeles next fall. Congratulations Ariana!
Student of the Year - Ariana Noelle Schieferle of Fillmore High School is a graduating senior who has maintained high academic achievement and been involved in her campus community through student leadership, athletics, and volunteering. She will be attending the University of California Los Angeles next fall. Congratulations Ariana!
Teacher of the Year - Stacia Helmer provides inspired service as a Special Education teacher at Fillmore High School. She is an accomplished educator who has created opportunities for all students to be successful. Stacia has been instrumental in the implementation of the Unified Champions. She has been teaching with the Fillmore Unified School District for over 10 years. Congratulations Mrs. Helmer!
Teacher of the Year - Stacia Helmer provides inspired service as a Special Education teacher at Fillmore High School. She is an accomplished educator who has created opportunities for all students to be successful. Stacia has been instrumental in the implementation of the Unified Champions. She has been teaching with the Fillmore Unified School District for over 10 years. Congratulations Mrs. Helmer!
Classified Employee of the Year - Maria Gonzalez provides inspired service as a Clerk in the Fillmore USD Migrant Program. She began her relationship with our district as a student at age five and has been a strong supporter of our Migrant Program for over 35 years. Maria shares that her sons were also educated in Fillmore and is very proud of their accomplishments. Congratulations Maria Gonzalez!
Classified Employee of the Year - Maria Gonzalez provides inspired service as a Clerk in the Fillmore USD Migrant Program. She began her relationship with our district as a student at age five and has been a strong supporter of our Migrant Program for over 35 years. Maria shares that her sons were also educated in Fillmore and is very proud of their accomplishments. Congratulations Maria Gonzalez!
Administrator of the Year - Katrina Tafoya is the proud principal of Sierra High School. She is a leader committed to supporting all students to be successful in their academic journey. Prior to becoming a Principal, Katrina has served with distinction as a Special Education teacher, Teacher on Special Assignment, and High School Assistant Principal. Congratulations Katrina!
Tafoya!
Administrator of the Year - Katrina Tafoya is the proud principal of Sierra High School. She is a leader committed to supporting all students to be successful in their academic journey. Prior to becoming a Principal, Katrina has served with distinction as a Special Education teacher, Teacher on Special Assignment, and High School Assistant Principal. Congratulations Katrina! Tafoya!