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As a way to recognize its most dedicated and outstanding classified staff members, the Dublin Unified School District recently unveiled its Classified Employees of the Year for the 2023-24 academic year.
Among the honorees, Teresa Meza emerged as the overall district Classified Employee of the Year.
From custodial staff to administrative assistants, classified individuals play a significant role in ensuring the smooth operation of the educational institution, often working diligently behind the scenes. The recipients are peer-nominated to represent the most impactful employees in the district.
“The vital contributions of our classified staff cannot be overstated,” DUSD Superintendent Chris Funk said in the announcement. “These dedicated professionals —spanning maintenance, nutrition, health services, technology, administrative support, finance, and beyond — form the backbone of our district’s operations.”
The cohort of 2023-24 DUSD Classified Employees of the Year includes Mary Washington (technical services), Deborah Visovsky (clerical and administrative services), Carly Mendoza (custodial and maintenance), Helen Doyle (health and student services), Kevin Reynolds (skilled trades) and Virginia “Ginny” Wolfenberger (paraprofessional).
Meza’s recognition as the overall Classified Employee of the Year emphasized her contributions and exemplary service to the school district through her food service role. As a DUSD staff member since 2007, she has spent all but two years of her career at Fallon Middle School.
Fallon principal Candice Baligiya described Meza as dedicated, nurturing – and skilled at making delicious food.
“Serving meals to over 1,600 students is not easy, but Teresa does so with a smile on her face. She brings warmth and comfort to any room,” Baligiya said. “Ms. Meza is selfless with a servant’s heart. She ensures our child nutrition staff is supported and our students are nourished every day.”
“On top of it all, she makes the most delicious guacamole. We love Ms. Meza,” the principal added.
As part of the annual staff recognition program, the honorees will receive official thanks from the DUSD board at the next regular meeting. Recipients are also submitted to the Alameda County Office of Education for countywide consideration.
“Their commitment and expertise ensure that sites across our district can nurture and inspire students. Without their support, our mission to deliver top-tier education to every student would simply be unattainable,” Funk said. “To all our classified employees, your efforts are seen, appreciated, and critically important. Thank you for everything you do to keep our district running smoothly.”
