San Pedro Chamber Business Education Arts Committee congratulates all the "Teachers of Excellence"

The San Pedro Chamber Business Education Arts Committee congratulates all the "Teachers of Excellence" who were honored at a special luncheon on Friday, May 13, at Ports O' Call Restaurant. Twenty-eight San Pedro public, private, and parochial school teachers and their administrators were sponsored by businesses and individuals in celebration of their dedication to the youth of our community.


LAUSD Board of Education Vice President Dr. Vladovic's Chief of Staff attended the event and celebrated the honorees.  Many wonderful teachers from throughout San Pedro were honored and provided insightful stories of memorable moments throughout their teaching years.

The honored teachers were:
Grethel Aubele, Angels Gate High School
Sue Vittorio, Bandini Street Elementary School
Rory Schaefer, Barton Hill Elementary School
Emily Marie Vuoso, Cabrillo Avenue Elementary School
Gayle Bastine, Christ Lutheran School
Doublas Kaley, William J. Johnston Community Day School
Peggy Jeans, Crestwood Elementary School
Steve Motoyasu, Dana Middle School
Ann Sullivan, Dodson Middle School
Michael Paieda, Fifteenth Street Elementary School
Annette Ciketic, Harbor Community Adult School
Michael Ochoa, Harbor Occupational Center
Erin Shipman, Holy Trinity School
Jacqueline Garcia, Leland Street Elementary School
Nicole Moretine, Mary Star of the Sea Elementary School
Anna Marie Andrie, Mary Star of the Sea High School
Ray Seko, Park Western Place Elementary School
Alma Kimura, Point Fermin Elementary School
Rachel Bruhnke, Port of Los Angeles High School
Bob Cloer, Renaissance School for the Arts and Sciences
Gayle Taylor, Rolling Hills Preparatory School
Jacquie Bryant, San Pedro High School
Sabrina Diaz-Duran, Seventh Street Elementary School
Eva Ingram, South Shores Arts Magnet School
Tracy Newallis Taper Ave. Elementary&Technology Magnet   
Catherine Smith, White Point Elementary School
Kara Nagoaka, Willenberg Special Education Center