Good shepherd award
We acknowledge the following person who is a leader of leaders, a spiritual leader who serves. This person is patient and receptive with a listening heart. One who speaks truth, models courage, and challenges our Catholic School leaders to live the diocesan vision within Catholic Education embracing hospitality, collaboration, faith sharing, and reconciliation.
Very Rev. Tom Burdick, V.F., Pastor, Diocese of San Bernardino
Distinguished Volunteer
We acknowledge the following volunteers who have impacted our schools with Gospel values so that Students’ lives are filled with hope, and who are held in high regard by members of the school community:
Dr. Gerald W. Middleton, Notre Dame High School, Riverside; Jesse Anderson, Holy Rosary Academy, San Bernardino; Bryan Lang, Holy Rosary Academy, San Bernardino; Javier Alvarez, Our Lady of Lourdes School, Montclair; Yvette Burt, Our Lady of Lourdes School, Montclair.
Lee Borjas, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Martha Herrera, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Ali and Miley Ramirez, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Riverside; Tammy DeBellis, Our Lady of the Assumption, San Bernardino; Tom DeBellis, Our Lady of the Assumption, San Bernardino; Christy Longstreet, Our Lady of the Assumption, San Bernardino.
Jack Hipp, Resurrection Academy, Fontana; Avel Mercado, Resurrection Academy, Fontana; Jim Herries, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands; Peter Kamon, St. Adelaide Academy, Highland; Peggy Monaghan, St. Adelaide Academy, Highland; Jason Horton, St. Catherine of Alexandria School, Riverside.
Gloria Quilang, St. Catherine of Siena School, Rialto; Benita and Robert Nichol, St. Edward School, Corona; Kristy and Bob Turzer, St. Francis de Sales School, Riverside; Francine Martinez, St. James Catholic School, Perris; Shannan Villegas, St. James Catholic School, Perris.
Alyssa Wichterman, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, Temecula; Michelle Clark, St. Joseph School, Upland; Cyndie O’Brien, St. Joseph School, Upland; David Ontiveros, St. Joseph School, Upland; Mary Torres, St. Joseph School, Upland; Allison Ferrendelli, St. Margaret Mary School, Chino; Annmarie Martinez, St. Margaret Mary School, Chino.
Ellen Bogaczyk, St. Peter & St. Paul School, Alta Loma; Bill and Tammy Lapp, St. Peter & St. Paul School, Alta Loma; Christina Maloney, St. Theresa School, Palm Springs.
Distinguished Staff
We acknowledge the following staff members who have been a part of our Catholic schools for at least 10 years and are active members of their parish and the greater community:
Ron Simmons, Aquinas High School, San Bernardino; Rosie Jenkins, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Riverside; Kelly Tyrrell, St. Catherine of Alexandria School, Riverside; Sally Lambert, St. Catherine of Siena School, Rialto.
Loretta Dorado, St. George School, Ontario; Carol Lineberger, St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto; Maria Maravilla, St. Theresa School, Palm Springs; Grace Nelson, St. Thomas School, Riverside.
Distinguished Alumni
This award is intended to honor graduates of Catholic elementary/middle schools/high schools who have made a contribution to American life and/or the Catholic Church. The recipient must have graduated from the Catholic elementary/middle school/high school at least ten years prior to presenting the award.
Ryan Railsback, Notre Dame High School, Riverside; Mitchell Sandoval, Resurrection Academy, Fontana; Nicole Herries, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands; Maria Fernanda Calderon, St. Catherine of Siena School, Rialto.
Distinguished Teacher
We acknowledge these teachers who have followed the criteria set by NCEA for at least 10 years, actively ministering in our Catholic schools, parishes, and the greater community:
Meliza Smith, Aquinas High School, San Bernardino; Denise Turner, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Kathie Lord, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Riverside; Marguerite Flemming, Sacred Heart School, Palm Desert; Katie Monk, Sacred Heart School, Palm Desert.
Danielle Espinoza, Sacred Heart School, Rancho Cucamonga; Harvey Rodriguez, Sacred Heart School, Rancho Cucamonga; Maria Downey, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands; Judi McFarland, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands.
Jay Husfloen, St. Adelaide Academy, Highland; Patricia Knarreborg, St. Catherine of Alexandria School, Riverside; Denise Fierro, St. Edward School, Corona; Roxanne Garcia, St. George School, Ontario; Andrew Ramirez, St. George School, Ontario.
Lisa Lorch, St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto; Olga Vordahl, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, Temecula; Waylynn Senn, St. Margaret Mary School, Chino; Linda Sigler, St. Theresa School, Palm Springs; Yvette Hasty, St. Thomas School, Riverside.
Seton Hope Award
The Elizabeth Ann Seton Award honors individuals who have made exceptional financial contributions to Catholic School education in the Diocese of San Bernardino. The award is named after St. Elizabeth Ann Seton who established a free school in Emmitsburg, Maryland in 1810. She went on to found schools and orphanages along the East Coast. Today, Mother Seton is regarded by many as the founder of the American Catholic School network. Through these individuals in the spirit of Mother Seton, HOPE is brought to life in schools:
Sandy Sandoval, Aquinas High School, San Bernardino; Julian Alexander Family, Notre Dame High School, Riverside; Dr. Philip and Mrs. Jeannette Dreisbach, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Michael Stephen, St. George, Ontario.
Faithful Companion
We acknowledge the following individual who have been generous and faithful companions to our Catholic Schools as well as many other ministries in this diocese:
Derrick Servin, Information Technology Services, Diocese of San Bernardino.
Friend Of Children
We acknowledge the following individual who has touched the lives of children in various schools and parishes beyond the realm of ministry:
Mike Podegracz, Diocese of San Bernardino Education & Welfare Corporate Board, City of Hesperia, City Manager
Partnership Award
We acknowledge the following individual who have exhibited extraordinary support to our Diocese, benefiting many of our schools:
Dave Gumpertz, Schools First Federal Credit Union
Distinguished Leader
We acknowledge the following person of the Diocesan staff who has touched the lives of children, their parents, and teachers of every school, preaching Gospel values and giving hope:
Virginia Turner, Director of Human Resources, Diocese of San Bernardino
Vision Of Hope Award
We acknowledge the following person who has impacted our greater community of San Bernardino with Gospel values so that people’s lives are filled with hope:
Theodore B. Furlow, Director of Office of Planning, Diocese of San Bernardino
St. Thomas Aquinas Award
We acknowledge the following individual who is a courageous educator who demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning. Students receive from this individual the human qualities that bring forth the best in each student. Through a passion for learning, this person has touched the lives of students through her continued support and communication with our Catholic School Principals and our Catholic School Communities:
Patricia Vesely, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of San Bernardino
Distinguished Principal
We acknowledge the following person who has met the criteria set by NCEA actively ministering in our Catholic schools, parishes, and the greater community, and chosen by the Office of Catholic Schools as the Distinguished Principal for 2012-2013:
Ladonna Lambert, St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto, Western States Region 11 Awardee of the 2013 NCEA, Robert J. Kealey Distinguished Principal Award.