The woman responsible for putting food on the trays for students at Rossmoor Elementary has been honored as a Classified Employee of the Year by the Los Alamitos Unified School District.
Imelda Hernandez, who has worked for the district for eight years, “cooks and serves, but she also brightens the room with her warm smile,” said Celeste Calubaquib, Food Services Director for the district.
Hernandez works two jobs, Calubaquib said, “but when she comes to us, she always is ready to take care of our children with tender, loving care. She makes them feel special, she remembers their birthdays and when they are having a not so happy day, she tries to brighten them up.”
Amy Belsha, Rossmoor principal, also praised Hernandez for her positive spirit and “doing what it takes every day.”
In congratulating Hernandez on her award, School Board President Diana Hill said, “Years will go by and you will think back at how many different lives you touched.”
Hernandez thanked her family and coworkers. “I wouldn’t be here without their support,” she said. She also thanked a group of Rossmoor students in attendance at the award presentation for “remembering their lunch (ID) numbers every day. And don’t forget to take fruits and veggies.”
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