3 LEUSD Teachers Honored

The Lake Elsinore Rotary Club began its traditional Teacher of the Month Program on Wednesday, September 18. At the program, three Lake Elsinore Unified School District teachers were recognized for their dedication and work at their schools. 

September’s honorees are Elizabeth DelMar of Rice Canyon Elementary, Sara Nino of Earl Warren Elementary and LeighAnn Paule of Tuscany Hills Elementary.

Elizabeth DelMar of Rice Canyon Elementary can only be described as dedicated, says Principal Robert Recatto. DelMar is the second grade lead for the school and coordinates many extracurricular activities at the school including the Jump Rope for Heart event and the Drill Team. DelMar’s drill team has performed and placed first in the past three Unity in the Community parades. DelMar noted that nurturing her students’ self-esteem is essential to their educational success.

Sara Niño has served as the Resource Specialist at Earl Warren Elementary for two years. Principal Ryan Dent notes how Niño “lights up the room” every time she enters. She has earned the respect of her students, peers and administration she works with. She has a passion for learning and Dent exclaims, “She is second to none!”

LeighAnn Paule has been a teacher with Tuscany Hills Elementary for over 19 years. Principal Jeff Marks shares that Paule is a gifted educator and has a passion for teaching. She is supportive of her fellow staff and students. She coordinates the school’s Relay for Life Program, the Math Field Day and the “School Dual”. Marks said,”LeighAnn stands out as an exceptional individual at our school.”

“Recognizing the achievements of these teachers reminds us of what our community’s schools have to offer when it comes to dedicated educators,” said president of the Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore, Mary Brown.

The Teacher of the Month program is hosted on the third Wednesday of every month during the school year at the Lake Elsinore Rotary Club meeting. The Club meets at 7 a.m. at the Lakeside High School Round Table Café for the event. Public is welcome to attend the awards or Rotary’s weekly meetings. --Bonnie Woodrome