South Whittier School District’s Alma Perez from Los Altos Elementary was featured as one of California School Employee Association’s Everyday Heroes of the Month.
The CSEA featured classified employees who have been providing critical services to their schools and community during these difficult times.
The article stated, “In times of crisis, heroes rise to the occasion and help those in need. In school districts all over California, CSEA members are living up to their reputation as everyday heroes by providing critical services to students and helping their communities.”
Alma Perez, who is the secretary at Los Altos Elementary, was highlighted as “a vital link between students, families and teachers during the school closures. She is supporting teachers by helping them connect with their students and staying available after hours for parents."
The featured shared how Ms. Perez goes above and beyond to make sure that students, families, teachers, and staff are informed with the latest updates and are given all necessary resources to continue their learning and teaching from home.
Perez shared in the publication, “Thankfully, we’re still here. Even working from home, working remotely, it’s a little different, but we’re still here helping our community. Helping our parents, trying to get the kids to learn, which is what we do.”
To read the full article on Ms. Perez and see CSEA’s Everyday Heroes, please visit:
https://csea.foleon.com/focus-magazine/may-june-2020/everyday-heroes/