A big congratulations to our 2026 Educators of the Year!
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A big congratulations to our 2026 Educators of the Year!
Each of these incredible team members was surprised with the news this week by Superintendent Dr. Marcus Funchess, Cabinet members, and District administrators. They’ll be honored at the February 24, 2026 Board of Education meeting, and will now go on to compete for Riverside County Educator of the Year in their categories! 
Principal of the Year: Nellie N. Coffman Middle School Principal Melissa Galataud
Certificated Administrator of the Year: Raymond Cree Middle School Assistant Principal Jody Diaz
Counselor of the Year: Rancho Mirage High School Counselor Jesus Silva
Classified Manager of the Year: Director of Fiscal Services Tony Carrillo
Confidential Educator of the Year: Benefits Specialist Marlyne Velazquez
Site Support Educator of the Year: Student Services Teacher on Special Assignment Sarah Martin
Classified Educator of the Year: Della Lindley Elementary School Office Specialist Paulina Ochoa
A special thank you to our 2025 Educators of the Year, Mandy Gonzales, Greg Loewen, Danielle Esquivel, Sarah Johnson, and Gavin Sadow, for reviewing all nominations and selecting this year’s honorees.
Way to go, everyone! We’re so proud of you! 
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