Paraprofessionals of the Year 2026-2027

These campus paraprofessionals are chosen by their peers and will serve as representatives during the 2026-2027 school year. Selection was based on innovation in teaching, support for content, motivation, and encouraging creative learning.

Over the next few weeks, the San Benito Communications Department plans to launch its Paraprofessional of the Year campaign, which will include a photo session, a biographical feature, and highlights on the district's social media.

In May 2026, during National Teacher (Educators) Appreciation Week, a ceremony and dinner will be held to recognize each educator, with all media coverage shared publicly. As is tradition, the Elementary and Secondary Paraprofessionals of the Year will be announced at the End-of-Year Employee Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 22.

Congratulations to all our Campus Paraprofessionals of the Year!

You exemplify the Gold Standard of Educators at San Benito Schools. 

The following are the respective campus honorees:

Elementary Campuses
Angela G. Leal Elementary - Karla Castillo
Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary - Nenita G. Tucker
Dr. Raul Garza, Jr. STEAM Academy - Jorge Canales
Ed Downs Fine Arts Academy - Jo Anne Rodriguez
Frank Roberts Elementary - Danielle Piñon
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy - Brandon Vasquez
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary - Celia De La Rosa
La Encantada Elementary - Enrique Zamora
La Paloma Elementary - Idalia Faz
Rangerville Elementary - Cordylia Ochoa
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy - Ernesto Jaimez

Secondary Campuses
Berta Cabaza Middle School - Eloy Ramos
Miller Jordan Middle School - Virginia Sauceda
Riverside Middle School - Kayce M. Maldonado
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy - Alejandro Vasquez
San Benito High School - Elvira Robles
Joe Callandret Positive Redirection Center - Lisa Lopez