Educators of the Year Recognized by Yuba County Office of Education

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union-sponsored program recognizes Yuba County classified employees, new teachers and certificated employees

TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recognized the exemplary classified employees, new teachers and certificated employees from schools throughout Yuba County who were honored in the annual Educator of the Year program sponsored by the Credit Union. During a ceremony on April 27 attended by district superintendents, school board members, colleagues and family members of recognized teachers and staff, 21 educators were recognized in the following categories:

Classified Employees

• Alexis Lamb, Camptonville Elementary
• Alexandra Romero, Marysville High School
• Jesus Hernandez, Cordua Elementary
• Shoshana Kinsman, Rio Del Oro
• Crystal Collins, Wheatland District Office
• Kuulei Moreno, Wheatland High School
• Bryan Boyes, Yuba County Office of Education

New Teachers

• Kimberly Frost, Camptonville Elementary
• Morgan DeVico, Lindhurst High School
• Leticia Collier, Linda Elementary
• Macie Gamble, Riverside Meadows Intermediate
• Raul “Chico” Pena, Wheatland Elementary School
• Carol Keiser, Wheatland High School
• Casey Nielsen, Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy
• Rachael Warmack, Yuba County Office of Education

Certificated Employees

• Kayla Coughlin, Marysville High School
• Youa Chue, Ella Elementary
• Jessica Hall, Cobblestone Elementary
• Kaleene Appleton, Lone Tree Elementary
• Ellie Landers, Wheatland High School
• Lesley Huck, Ella Elementary

“We are proud to sponsor this important event,” said Josh Smith, vice president, School and Community Relations for SchoolsFirst FCU. “SchoolsFirst FCU recognizes that both school teachers and staff members contribute to the learning environment that is vital to the young people who will shape our state’s, and our nation’s, future. Congratulations to everyone who was recognized!”

About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst FCU is the fifth largest credit union in the country. Serving school employees and their families, the organization is dedicated to providing World-Class Personal Service and improving the financial lives of its Members. Today they serve more than 1.3 million Members with a full range of financial products and services — from savings and loans to investment, retirement and insurance products. SchoolsFirst FCU was founded in 1934, when 126 school employees pooled $1,200 and established a Member-owned cooperative to help improve each other's lives. In 2022, the Credit Union reported nearly $28 billion in assets and remains the largest credit union in California. For more information about SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org.