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2025-26 Quincy School District Classified and Certificated Employees of the Year

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We are happy to announce the 2025-2026 Quincy School District Department/School Classified and Certificated Employees of the Year! These dedicated professionals have made significant contributions to our schools and have positively impacted the lives of our students, families, and colleagues.

The Employees of the Year were each selected for recognition by their peers at the building or department where they work. Please join me in congratulating each of the recipients.

The QSD Employees of the Year, along with our retirees, will be recognized and celebrated at a special event on May 21. The ceremony will take place at Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum - Heritage Barn from 4 to 6:00 PM.

Department/School 

Certificated 

Classified 

Food Services 

 

Mayra Diaz 

Transportation 

 

Paul Martinez 

Maintenance 

 

Holly Avila  

Technology 

 

Justin Blalock  

District Office 

 

Peggy Hinkins (Districtwide Classified Employee of the Year) 

Monument 

Alan Rasmussen  

Gisel Sorto  

Mt. View 

Stacia Kallstrom  

Megan Higgins  

Pioneer 

Kim Donovan  

Amanda Porter 

George 

Lisa Hansen  

Jessica Trevino  

ALE 

Silvia Navarro 

Maria Lola Barron  

QHS 

Tod Heikes (Districtwide Certificated Employee of the Year) 

Maria Grimaldo  

QIA 

Orin Melvin  

Greta Williams  

QMS 

Chris Stark  

Jesus Preciado  

Special Education 

Susan Lybbert  

Shelly Petersen  

Support Services 

Alicia Sanchez  

Veronica Valdez  

District Leader of the Year 

Whitney Gregg