Honorary Service Award Winners
Honorary Service Award (HSA): May be given to an individual or organization in the PTA, school or community in special recognition of outstanding service to children and youth.
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Continuing Service Award (CSA): May be given to an individual or organization in the PTA, school or community for recognition of outstanding service to children and youth. This award may be given to a person whose contributions have been significant over a continuing period of time.
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Golden Oak Service Award (GOSA): May be given to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the welfare of children and youth in the PTA, school or community. This award should be given to recognize exceptional service to children and youth; it is CaliforniaState PTA's most prestigious award.
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Outstanding Teacher Award (OTA): May be given to a teacher in special recognition for oustanding service in positively impacting the lives and welfare of children and youth in the PTA, school, or community.
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Outstanding Administrator Award (OAA): May be given to an administrator in special recognition for outstanding service in positively impacting the lives and welfare of children and youth in the PTA, school, or community.
2023 - 2024 Awardees
Torrance Council of PTAs
Cherie Dorreen - Honorary Service Award
Cayme Momita - Honorary Service Award
Diane Wang - Honorary Service Award
*West*
Anza Elementary
Traci Iwanaka - Continuing Service Award
Sandy Richards - Honorary Service Award
Heather Weeks - Honorary Service Award
Samantha Westbrook - Honorary Service Award
Towers Elementary
Alice Bastian-Hahn - Honorary Service Award
Catherine Bones - Honorary Service Award
Barbara Lanphere - Honorary Service Award
Alma Reyes-Thomas - Golden Oak Service Award
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Victor Elementary
Ai Kashida - Honorary Service Award
Joy Padilla - Honorary Service Award
Angel Powell - Honorary Service Award
Rebecca Rider - Honorary Service Award
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Bert Lynn Middle
Continental Development - Honorary Service Award
Rumi Kusunoki - Honorary Service Award
Jay Lee - Outstanding Teacher Award
Yolande Mavity - Honorary Service Award
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Jefferson Middle
Dr. Jenn Gerson - Continuing Service Award
Catherine Sullivan - Continuing Service Award
Brianna Van Zandt - Honorary Service Award
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West High
Kate Brewer - Honorary Service Award
Vick Garcia - Honorary Service Award
Phil Hong - Honorary Service Award
The Friendship Foundation - Golden Oak Service Award
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*North*
Arlington Elementary
Rita Benveniste - Honorary Service Award
Nace Benveniste - Honorary Service Award
Darryl Gillabrothar - Continuing Service Award
Nancy Nishihira - Golden Oak Service Award
Magdalene Sanders - Outstanding Teacher Award
Jill Tomita - Outstanding Administrator Award
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Carr Elementary
Diane Delgado - Outstanding Teacher Award
Gail Lazo - Honorary Service Award
Briana Perez - Outstanding Administrator Award
Sara Schmidt - Honorary Service Award
April Taueu - Continuing Service Award
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Edison Elementary
Severina Britto - Continuing Service Award
Susan Currier - Outstanding Teacher Award
Celia Martinez - Continuing Service Award
Teri Matis - Outstanding Teacher Award
Christie Pisapia - Golden Oak Service Award
Tricia Tubig - Honorary Service Award
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Lincoln Elementary
Erin Osako - Honorary Service Award
Jolene Maravilla - Outstanding Teacher Award
Stephanie Armijo - Honorary Service Award
Rosell Dessert - Honorary Service Award
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Yukon Elementary
Sabrina Getchius - Honorary Service Award
Kristen Hildebrand - Outstanding Teacher Award
Rebecca Mock - Honorary Service Award
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Casimir Middle
Randy Cho - Outstanding Teacher Award
Erin Gillies - Honorary Service Award
George Olmos - Honorary Service Award
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Magruder Middle
Kellee Anderson - Outstanding Teacher Award
Irma Cueva - Continuing Service Award
Rhonda Ishida - Outstanding Teacher Award
Jennifer Loftin - Outstanding Teacher Award
Lawrence Shaw - Golden Oak Service Award
Jennifer Smith - Honorary Service Award
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North High
Alcine Iida & Robyn Torres - Honorary Service Award
Karen McKelvey - Honorary Service Award
Sharon Sawai - Honorary Service Award
Bryan Smith - Outstanding Teacher Award
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*South*
Arnold Elementary
Jamie Bell - Honorary Service Award
Caitlin Doss - Honorary Service Award
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Riviera Elementary
Brett and Becky Egan - Honorary Service Award
Hilary Forrester - Honorary Service Award
J Hicks - Outstanding Teacher Award
Missy Williams - Honorary Service Award
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Seaside Elementary
Helen Chong - Continuing Service Award
Angelyn & Mark England - Golden Oak Service Award
Meg Stadler - Outstanding Teacher Award
Joann Waybright - Honorary Service Award
Heather Weeks - Outstanding Administrator Award
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Walteria Elementary
Jill Bickel - Honorary Service Award
Kathleen Bowman - Golden Oak Service Award
Mark Redman - Honorary Service Award
Karen Satow - Golden Oak Service Award
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Calle Mayor Middle
Josephine Lee-Nozaki - Honorary Service Award
Jessica Patton - Honorary Service Award
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Richardson Middle
Fawn Jacoby - Honorary Service Award
Maria Ruth - Honorary Service Award
Sara Pearlman - Continuing Service Award
Scott Smith - Outstanding Teacher Award
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South High
Debbie Park - Outstanding Teacher Award
Yvonne Wang - Honorary Service Award
*Central *
Adams Elementary
Krista Chaison - Honorary Service Award
Brittney Collins - Honorary Service Award
Jane Katz - Honorary Service Award
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Fern Elementary
Angela Escobar - Honorary Service Award
Craig Geber - Honorary Service Award
Claire House - Honorary Service Award
Patricia Hoxie - Honorary Service Award
Kellie Kamphuis - Outstanding Teacher Award
Jennifer Kawaguchi - Continuing Service Award
Brandi Ullrich - Outstanding Teacher Award
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Hickory Elementary
Sawa Funai - Honorary Service Award
Keri Kaba-Dien - Honorary Service Award
Dori Yamamoto - Outstanding Teacher Award
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Torrance Elementary
Risha Espiritu - Honorary Service Award
Maria Hernandez - Honorary Service Award
Sandra Moreno - Honorary Service Award
Jennifer Teruya - Honorary Service Award
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Wood Elementary
Tracy DaRosa - Honorary Service Award
Carolyn Thompson - Honorary Service Award
Kellie Biggart - Outstanding Teacher Award
Hull Middle
Kimberly Gauna - Continuing Service Award
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Madrona Middle
Emily Aceves - Outstanding Teacher Award
Robert Freitas - Outstanding Teacher Award
Karah Garrison - Honorary Service Award
Kristine Ho - Continuing Service Award
Jeff Nielsen - Continuing Service Award
Lorrie Spotts - Outstanding Teacher Award
Andrew Waldschmidt - Outstanding Teacher Award
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Torrance High
Judy Hong Schulz - Continuing Service Award
Gina Leccese - Honorary Service Award
Lesley Sluyter - Outstanding Teacher Award
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