Golden Apple Awards
The purpose of the Golden Apple Award is to recognize outstanding educators and support staff for their exemplary service to the San Bernardino City Unified School District community.
Past Winners
30th Annual 2024 Winners
-
Dr. Amy Coker
Director
Elementary Instruction -
Lorraine Bowen
Demonstration Support Teacher
Brown Elementary School -
Cynthia Schimming
Teacher
Anderson School -
Tom Candelaria
Operations Managers
Maintenance & Operations -
Crystal Berumen
Benefits Technician
Employee Benefits -
Corina Borsuk
Writer/Photographer
Communications/Community Relations
29th Annual 2023 Winners
-
Tom Pace
Director
Facilities Management -
Latashia Kelly
Director
Child Development (WHAA) -
Cheryl Direen
Human Resource Specialist
Human Resources Certificated -
Danielle Luna
Teacher
Wilson Elementary
28th Annual 2022 Winners
- Betty Clark
Benefits Supervisor
Employee Benefits - Dr. Michelle Cleveland
Director
Accountability &
Educational Technology - Tobias Gilpin
Rec. Aide
Henry Elementary - Karla Miles
Bilingual Support Teacher
Del Rosa Elementary
27th Annual 2021 Winners
- Patricia Aguilera
Bilingual Secretary III
Arrowview Middle School - Beatriz Barajas-Gonzalez
Director
Family Engagement - Marguerite Nicholson
Teacher
Warm Springs
Elementary School - Eric Vetere
Safety & Emergency Manager
Office of Safety &
Emergency Management
26th Annual 2020 Winners
- Danielle Culbertson, Ed. D.
Program Specialist
Elementary Instruction - Janet King
Director
Fiscal Services - Lucia Monge
Custodian I
Kimbark Elementary School - Colleen Williams
Director
Student Wellness and Support Services/Health Services
25th Annual 2019 Winners
- Kathy Haskins
Accounts Payable Technician
Accounting Services - Victoria Morales
Principal
Paakuma' K-8 School - Christina Razo
Teacher
Muscoy Elementary School - Robert Stevenson
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Warehouse
24th Annual 2018 Winners
- Christina DeRienzo
Police Officer
District Police - Sylvia Garcia-Flores
Administrative Assistant
Deputy Superintendent - Mary Pierce
Director
Employee Development - Pam Tetlock
Teacher
Richardson PREP HI Middle School
23rd Annual 2017 Winners
- Richard Carlos
Supervisor
Printing Services - Danielle Crawford
Teacher
North Verdemont Elementary - Travon Marton
Community Relations Worker II
Equity & Targeted Student Achievement - Dr. Natalie Raymundo
Principal
Pacific High School
22nd Annual 2016 Winners
- Laura Breuer
Assistant Director
Facilities Planning and Development - Rose Ann Lalama
Director
Alternative Programs - Wesley Pulido
Teacher
Muscoy Elementary - Patty Hedstrom
Custodian
Hillside Elementary
21st Annual 2015 Winners
- Marlene Bicondova
Principal
Curtis Middle School - Debra Love
Director
Purchasing Department - Alba "Liz" Barraza
Secretary II
Dominguez Elementary School - Sharon Naranjo
Teacher
Middle College High School
20th Annual 2014 Winners
- Dilip Patel
Director
Information Technology - Barbara Richardson
Assistant Director
Assessment & Accountability - Adam Sinner
Construction Plans Specialist
Maintenance & Operations - Mischa Tacchia
Teacher
Indian Springs High School
19th Annual 2013 Winners
- Terri Anderson-Cardinal
Teacher
Muscoy Elementary School - Tim Deland
Facilities Officer
Facilities - Alejandro Hernandez
Principal
Muscoy Elementary School - Norma Rodriguez
Secretary
Bonnie Oehl ElementarySchool
18th Annual 2012 Winners
- Heather Lozano
Teacher
Cajon High School - Denise Martinez
Principal
Marshall Elementary School - Mark McKenzie
Translator/Interpreter
Communications/Community Relations Department - John Peukert
Assistant Superintendent
Facilities/Maintenance & Operations
17th Annual 2011 Winners
- Daniel Arellano
Director
English Learner Programs - James Butts
Microcomputer Specialist I-Mac
Rio Vista Elementary School - Marie Espinoza
Acting Director
Transportation Department - Geraldine Kruk
Teacher
Rodriguez PREP Academy
16th Annual 2010 Winners
- LaSonya Brannan
Custodian
Riley Elementary School - Alyson Burris
Science Teacher
Arrowview Middle School - Ray Culberson
Director
Youth Services Department - Brinda Leon
Acting Director
Employee Relations
15th Annual 2009 Winners
- William Beshears
Teacher
Salinas Elementary School - Aimee Lombardo
Secretary III
Special Education - Dr. Joann Tortorolo
Director
Alternative Programs - Mohammad Islam
Chief Business and Financial Officer
Business Services
14th Annual 2008 Winners
- Narciso Cardona
Assistant Superintendent
Student Services - Julie Chesney
Teacher
Anderson School - Cheryl Garcia
Operations Manager
Maintenance & Operations - Jeanine Heaton
Instructional Assistant
Palm Avenue Elementary School
13th Annual 2007 Winners
- Carla Cruise
Psychologist
Alternative Programs - Denise Graham
Quality Control Inspector
Maintenance & Operations - Linda Hill
Director
Communications/Community Relations - Marv Johnson
Principal
Lankershim Elementary School
12th Annual 2006 Winners
- Brett Killeen
Principal
Cajon High School - Adriane Robles
Director
Nutrition Services - Denise Simanek
Attendance Verifier
Warm Springs Elementary School - Albert Umezu
Teacher/Program Specialist
Shandin Hills Middle School
11th Annual 2005 Winners
- Irene Bingham
Community Resource Worker
Inghram Elementary School - Warren Craig
Lieutenant
School Police Department - Pauline Farhar
Director
Enrollment and Placement Services - Marilyn Sweitzer
Nurse
Health Services Department
10th Annual 2004 Winners
- Delfina Bryant
Director
English Learner Programs Department - Marilyn Sabens
Teacher
San Gorgonio High School - Jeb Whittemore
Grounds Supervisor
Building Services - Caswell "Kaye" Hayes
School Outreach Worker
San Bernardino High School
9th Annual 2003 Winners
- Phyllis Gronek
Administrative Assistant
Deputy Superintendent's Office - Sheila Hibbard
Instructional Aide
Cypress Elementary School - Christina Lewis
Teacher
Burbank Elementary School - Alvina Pawlik
Principal
Hillside Elementary School
8th Annual 2002 Winners
- Mel Albiso
Director
Human Resources-Classified - Vicki Burdeaux
Music Teacher
Richardson PREP HI - Barbara Kidd
Director
Communications/Community Relations - Brad McDuffee
Principal
Kendall/Carmack, Harmon - Dodie Quayle
Clerk II
Secondary Instruction
7th Annual 2001 Winners
- Donna Hickish
Risk Manager
Risk Management - Margaret Hill
Principal
San Andreas High School - Rita Jaurigue
Secretary
Allred Children's Center - Peggy Corcovelos
Program Specialist
English Learner Programs Department
6th Annual 2000 Winners
- Manuel Salinas
Principal
California Elementary School - Linda Swan
Teacher
Palm Avenue Elementary School - Eduardo Valverde
Educational Assistant III
Inghram Elementary School - Joseph Woodford
Assistant to the Superintendent
Employee Relations
5th Annual 1999 Winners
- Linda Cavola
Instructional Assistant
Ramona-Alessandro Elementary School - Karen Craig
Principal
San Bernardino High School - Martha Pinckney
Principal
Hillside University Demonstration School - Monteen Walker
Teacher
Arrowview Middle School - Danny Ward
Principal
Belvedere Elementary School
4th Annual 1998 Winners
- Dorian Jones
Teacher
Golden Valley Middle School - Edith Krache
Principal
Richardson PREP HI - Jamie Rios
Health Aide
Arrowview Middle School - Janet Bell
Communications Specialist
Communications/Community Relations
3rd Annual 1997 Winners
- Virginia Beecher
Language Assistant
Inghram Elementary School - Jim Dilday
Principal
Serrano Middle School - Robert Leon
Supervisor
Building Services - Viester Wells
Program Facilitator
San Gorgonio High School
2nd Annual 1996 Winners
- Bobbie Johnson
Secretary
Inghram Elementary School - Dorothea Williams
RSP Teacher
Cajon High School - Karen Hoag
Vice Principal
North Park Elementary School
1st Annual 1995 Winners
- Mary Helen Anderson
Principal
Bonnie Oehl Elementary School - Pat Carthen
Counselor
San Gorgonio High School - Marjorie Lumbley
Special Education Liaison
Special Education