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STAR Awards

The STAR Awards is an annual event celebrating the amazing staff of Norwalk-La Mirada. The District recognizes the Classified and Teacher of the Year at each school site, employees with 25+ years of service, retirees, the Wellness and Administrator of the Year, along with the District Classified and Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 honorees!

STAR Awards - District Award Winners

Star Awards Wellness Employee of the Year

Teacher of the Year
Julie Wright
Gardenhill Elementary

Teacher of the Year Finalist
Andrea Cardoso
Norwalk High School

Teacher of the Year Finalist
Michelle Rangel
Hutchinson Middle School

Classified Employee of the Year
Lisa Aguilar
Special Education
 

Classified Employee of the Year Finalist
Joshua Ziegler
ITS

Classified Employee of the Year Finalist
Cynthia Diaz
Edmondson Elementary

Retirees Recognition

2026 Site & Department Employees of the Year