A million thanks to our 2019 supporters!

​Education Hero 2019!

Becky Beckett with students in Chaparral High School Auditorium showing feather samples during the Ojai Raptor Center’s presentation to students in Fall of 2019.

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Becky Beckett, Chaparral High School Principal, is joined by her Science Students and staff as she receives her notification letter of a grant from the Ojai Education Foundation to fund science supplies for the 2019 - 20 School Year. 

OJAI EDUCATION FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE OJAI VALLEY

The Ojai Education Foundation held its 25th anniversary celebration April 28 at the Ojai home of former president Michael Addison and his wife, Susan. Nearly 100 former Board Members, donors and friends of the Ojai Education Foundation gathered to honor founder Cindi (Perez) Davis; and pictured founding treasurer Dick Weirick with his wife Jane; and top cumulative donor Louanne Fay and her daughter, Eileen Laber. 

OEF “EDUCATION HERO OF THE YEAR” HONOREES:

2019 - Becky Beckett, Principal, Chaparral High School, Ojai Adult School, Ojai Independent School
2018 - Natalie Hay, Nordhoff Science Teacher, Abilene Runyan, Nordhoff Honors Student, and Asli Ruf, Volunteer of the Year
2017 - Bill Wagner, Nordhoff Music Teacher
2016 - Greg & Martha Lepine, Ojai USD Teachers
2015 - Lillian Tally, Ojai USD Music Coordinator
2014 - Rikki Horne, Ojai USD School Board Member
2013 - Harriett Clise, Ojai USD Teacher
2012 - John Whitman, OEF Board Member
2011 - Susana Arce
2010 - Marty Babayco, Ojai USD Principal
2009 - Javier Ramirez, Ojai USD Teacher
2008 - Cheryl Widders
2007 - Cathy Maynard
2006 - Doug Becker

OUSD'S "EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR"

In addition to honoring our Education Heroes, we support the Ojai Unified School District's annual recognition of their Educators / Faculty of the Year (Certified Employee) and Staff Members of the Year (Classified Employee).
Teachers receiving the Educator of the Year award are selected by their peers for going beyond the call of duty by inspiring students with enthusiasm, creativity and love of teaching.
The district's Staff Members of the Year recognize School District classified staff employees who go the "Extra Mile."
Awards are presented by the Ojai Unified School District along with OEF Board Members during a special ceremony at OUSD's June Board meeting. Go to OUSD Awards for a full list of recent recipients.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2018 - 19 EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR:
A Place to Grow P.S.: Jennifer Fitzgerald (Faculty), Cheynne Silver (Staff)
Chaparral H.S.: Leana Graham (Faculty), Gedne Feldgar (Staff)
Matilija Junior H.S.: Kyle Rehder (Faculty), Chantal Selleslags (Staff)
Meiners Oaks E.S.:  Sandr Hansen (Faculty), Catherine McKinnis (Staff)
Mira Monte E.S.: June Sears (Faculty), Ricardo Sanchez (Staff)
Nordhoff H.S.: Maggie Burke (Faculty), Denise Rimpa (Staff)
San Antonio E.S.: Kate Spiva (Faculty), Richard Rowe (Staff)
Topa Topa E.S.: Brenda Hill (Faculty), Frances Gonzalez (Staff)
District: Randy Alderson, Kay Mason