District administrators nominated El Morro Elementary School Principal Chris Duddy and kindergarten teacher Mary Blanton for their contributions in promoting success for English learner students.
Along with other nominees from other school districts, they will be attending the OC Department of Education’s third success for English learners awards celebration May 14.
Duddy, principal at El Morro since 2004, is involved in decision-making for all English learner students. Blanton, who began her teaching career at El Morro in 1988, is the school’s English learner site leader.