Schools Name Top Employees
Top of the World Elementary School maintenance worker William Guido and El Morro special education teacher Kim Adams were named the school district classified employee and teacher of the year, respectively, says a statement.
“William’s positive energy and can do attitude are just a few of the reasons why he is so well deserving of this recognition,” said TOW Principal Mike Conlon.
Guido, a 16-year district employee, was raised in Nicaragua by his grandfather. He later served in his native country’s military before immigrating to the U.S. His peers recognize him as kind, compassionate and selfless, qualifying him as the top finalist for the award.
Adams has taught third, fourth and fifth graders for 12 years. She was nominated by her peers and will be honored at the Orange County Department of Education awards dinner on Oct. 25.
Dancers Reach for a New Bar
Laguna Beach High School seniors who will study dance or dance professionally are eligible to apply for a newly established Laguna Dance Festival scholarship.
“We created a $1,000 fund as a way to further carry out our mission to develop, support and inspire young artists and dance educators,” Executive Director Joy Dittberner said in a statement. “It also signals a new maturity in our nonprofit. Our 11-year-old organization is dedicated to rounding out the artistic offerings in our city, and we are sincere in our desire to nurture local talent.”
Artistic director and founder Jodie Gates said, “This is one more way to show our commitment to the next generation of artistic innovators.”
Applications can be found under the “Career Emphasis” scholarship section in the Laguna Beach High School Scholarship Foundation’s site www.lbhssf.org.
Time to Apply for a FOA Scholarship
High school seniors who live in Laguna Beach or attend Laguna Beach High School may apply for a scholarship from the Festival of Arts.
The four-year scholarships are awarded to students who excel in film, performing arts, visual arts and writing. Applicants may apply for any or all of the four categories, but will only be awarded one scholarship.
Applications are available online at LagunaFestivalofArts.org or at the Festival of Arts office at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. For more information call Michelle Reindl at 949 464-4201. Auditions and interviews will be scheduled in March and April.
