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Mendez Fundamental teacher Sharon Romero is the O.C. Teacher of the Year

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Al Mijares and Sharon Romeo

Sharon Romero and Al Mijares.  Photo credit: OCDE

Sharon Romeo Named Orange County Teacher of the Year for 2016

By the Orange County Department of Education

The “prize patrol” bus loaded with OCDE administrators, media and sponsors continued the journey announcing the five 2016 Orange County Teachers of the Year this morning. Sponsors are on hand with prizes including Disney park passes and a $500 check from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. Each winner will also receive a $15,000 prize from the the Dr. James Hines Foundation, established by OC residents Bill and Sue Gross, at a dinner in the teachers’ honor in November at the Disneyland Hotel.

We now bring you the story of the next winner: Sharon Romeo. Continue reading→

OC Sheriff and OC Dept. of Ed. partner to strengthen school safety

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OC Shield

NEWS RELEASE

Contacts: Arthur Cummins, Ed.D., Administrator, Orange County Department of Education, 714-327-1071

Lt. Jeff Hallock, Public Information Officer, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, 714-904-7042

Orange County Law Enforcement Agencies and Educators Partner to Strengthen School Safety

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (July 29, 2013) – In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy and other incidents of violence in the nation, there has been a call to protect children and create safer school climates. Proposed solutions include, hiring additional school resource officers, counselors, and mental health professionals, and promoting collaboration between schools and law enforcement in developing comprehensive emergency plans, which includes hands-on training. Continue reading→

Could Roman Reyna be the next Carlos Bustamante?

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Roman Reyna and Carlos Bustamante

Funny how history has a habit of repeating itself.  A few years ago a Santa Ana Councilman got a job as an Orange County middle manager.  He proceeded to get promoted repeatedly, despite an obvious lack of talent.  And eventually he was arrested for allegations of sexual harassment and sex crimes, as well as public theft.  His name was Carlos Bustamante.

Bustamante was recruited to the County of Orange, reportedly, by Assistant OC CEO Rob Richardson, who is a Trustee on the Santa Ana School Board.  Both are Republicans as well.

Now we come to find out that Councilman Roman Reyna, who has even less education than Bustamante did, with naught but a high school diploma, has scored a job as a Case Manager at the Orange County Department of Education, according to Reyna’s city bio. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Political Chismes: Will Michele Martinez take a job in Sacramento?

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Michele Martinez whining

Adios Martinez?

Inside sources tell me that Santa Ana Council Woman Michele Martinez, who lost badly last June in her bid for the 69th Assembly District, is considering a job in Sacramento, so she might end up there after all.  I am told that she will resign from the City Council if she gets this unknown job.

Martinez is actively involved in SCAG, the Southern California Association of Governments, and NALEO, the National Association of Latino Elected Officials.  It is as such feasible that she might be leaving our city for a job in the state capitol. Continue reading→

Dr. Mijares is already making a difference as our new Supt. of O.C. Schools

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“Dr. Al Mijares has stepped into his new role as Orange County’s new Superintendent of Schools. On Wednesday, Marian Bergeson, retired California legislator and former California secretary of education, administered the oath of office to Dr. Mijares, who was selected by the Orange County Board of Education,” according to OC Metro Magazine.

I emailed Dr. Mijares today and asked him to please consider adding a translator tool to the O.C. Department of Education’s website.  His predecessor, Bill Habermehl, blew me off when I made the same suggestion to him.  But Mijares came through! Continue reading→

O.C. Board of Education hires Mijares as their new Superintendent

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Orange County Department of Education Press Release, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Nicole Savio, (714) 966-4385, nsavio@ocde.us

Orange County Superintendent of Schools Appointed

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 6, 2012 – At the Orange County Board of Education Meeting this evening, open interviews were conducted for the position of Orange County Superintendent of Schools. Continue reading→