Cardinal Spotlight

Our staff Cardinal Spotlight is our 5th grade Dual Language teacher, Luz Razo.  Ms. Razo is an outstanding teacher. She creates a welcoming environment for her class because she is motivating, encouraging, and always smiling!  She has a unique way of using technology, social media, and current events to help her students make connections to their learning. Her style of teaching makes learning fun and engaging for any student who is in her class. Most days, she has perfect attendance! Ms. Razo builds positive relationships with all of her students because she makes it a point to individualize her time with each and every one of them.  Her students absolutely love her! Heritage Elementary has been fortunate to have this one of a kind rockstar on our campus. We appreciate your continuous dedication and efforts for our students. Congratulations, Ms. Razo!

Heritage Elementary is excited to announce Sofia Barrios as the Cardinal Spotlight this week. She is such a driven student who enjoys being challenged academically.  Sofia is eager to learn new things that she can share with her family and friends. With her continuous determination, Sofia takes initiative to read books and complete inquisitive projects. She is such a joy to be around! Her friends would agree that Sophia is kind and thoughtful to anyone who is surrounded by her.  As she continues on to Matthey, we will genuinely miss her bright smile in our elementary hallways. We are so proud of you, Sofia!

This week’s Heritage Staff Spotlight is Venessa Cerda.  Ms. Cerda is an experienced teacher with close to 20 years of service. She serves as team lead for first grade and is also the lead for a campus committee. Ms. Cerda is a strong advocate for her students and always does what is best for them.  Her active involvement in campus initiatives is ongoing. Over the years, Ms. Cerda has been awarded several grants for our outdoor learning area and for our school beautification initiative.  She is a dynamic teacher and serves as a role model for her colleagues.  Currently, she is the Heritage Teacher of the Year.  Ms. Cerda, thank you for all you do for your students, our school, and the community.

Our 5th Grade Spotlight Student for the week is Zyanya Guerrero. Zyanya is one of many hard working and dedicated students here at Heritage. She started attending Heritage in the 3rd grade, and we have watched her grow and excel in her academics. When first arriving at Heritage, she was shy and struggled to even come to school.  Now she is a confident and happy student who serves in our student leadership program.  Zyanya loves shopping for clothes and all sorts of jewelry. One of her other favorite things to do is draw, which she says comes from her dad’s love of drawing.  Zyanya lets us know on a daily basis how much she enjoys coming to school, meeting new friends, and getting the help and support she needs.  Zyanya’s smile and her contagious energy will be missed as she moves on to Matthey Middle School. Zyanya, congratulations for being selected as our Cardinal of the Week.

This week’s Heritage Staff Spotlight is one of our amazing Special Education Paraprofessionals, Mrs. Leticia Rodriguez.  She joined us from another campus a few weeks into the school year, but has made her presence known.  She is a quiet, gentle addition to our campus.  Mrs. Rodriguez has excellent attendance and is very dedicated to her students.  Because she has worked hard building relationships with them, they respect her and follow her lead.  Fellow staff members also enjoy working with Mrs. Rodriguez because of her easy going attitude and teamwork mentality.  Thank you for all your hard work and congratulations!