Thank you, Tulare County, for helping us recognize more than 6,400 students during

CHARACTER COUNTS! Week 2017!

To learn more about CHARACTER COUNTS!, contact Kelley Petty at (559) 740-4303, or visit tcoe.org/CharacterCounts.

Trustworthiness RespectResponsibility Fairness

Caring Citizenship

Luis M. Lopez Garcia Alpaugh Elem. School, AlpaughRESPECTNominator: Francisco Hernandez

Juan JimenezCutler Elem. School, CutlerRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Megan Thiessen

Carroll (CJ) SmithDinuba High School, DinubaRESPECTNominator: Brooke Ikuta-Bennett

Alexa Quintero Lincoln Elem. School, ExeterCITIZENSHIPNominator: Betsy Bentley

Elizabeth Williams Rocky Hill Elem. School, ExeterCITIZENSHIPNominator: Caitlin Scaife

Angel ArmentaSierra View Junior Academy, ExeterFAIRNESSNominator: Daniel Moor

Paola MorenoJohn J. Doyle Elem. School, PortervilleCITIZENSHIPNominator: Monica Brown

Hector Godinez Los Robles Elem. School, PortervilleRESPECTNominator: Traci Gomez

Garrett KellerMonache High School, PortervilleRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Carmel Spaulding

Nate RodriguezMonte Vista Elem. School, PortervilleFAIRNESSNominator: Barbara Loehner

Gilberto SimentalOak Grove Elem. School, PortervilleRESPECTNominator: Thania Ormonde

Azalea Gutierrez Burton Middle School, PortervilleTRUSTWORTHINESSNominator: Omar Lopez

Zackery HolmbergButter�eld Charter High School, PortervilleCITIZENSHIPNominator: Janet Uresti

Danielle Alfaro Hope School, PortervilleCITIZENSHIPNominator: Casey Rangel

Ximena Gutierrez Jim Maples Academy, PortervilleFAIRNESSNominator: Laura Behrens

Zachary HartsellSpringville Union School, SpringvilleRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Vicki Matthews

Hannah M. Chand Harmony Magnet Academy, StrathmoreCARINGNominators: Justin Froula, Ben Nelson & Elizabeth Arias

Salvatorio Stiner Strathmore Elem. School, StrathmoreRESPECTNominator: Debbie Derleth

Jadon GuireStrathmore High School, StrathmoreCITIZENSHIPNominator: Jeromy Blackwell

Jovany Villanueva Strathmore Middle School, StrathmoreRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Stephen Sobko

Suzette Mendoza West Putnam Elem. School, PortervilleCARINGNominator: Jamie Job

Aleczander Smith West�eld Elem. School, PortervilleRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Kristie Wood

Natalie J. ChayWilliam R. Buckley Elem. School, PortervilleRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Melinda Stone

Isacc Zendejas Richgrove School, RichgroveRESPECTNominator: Ruby Tuvera

Alexis PopeCypress Elem. School, TulareCARINGNominator: Mrs. Laird

Ciena GarciaFrank Kohn Elem. School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Lisa Aguirre

Daniel JorgeGarden Elem. School, TulareCARINGNominator: Ashley Taylor

A’zlynn RobinsonHeritage Elem. School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Briana Koss

Jadon Hernandez Liberty School, TulareCARINGNominator: Brittany Harper

Emoni WrightCommunity Based Instruction - I, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominators: Anne Clifford & Kelley Petty

Cody RileyCommunity Based Instruction - II, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominators: Cheryl Simmons & Kelley Petty

Laura Hanson Countryside High School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Elizabeth Castaneda

Liberty PeckhamCrescent Valley Charter School, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominators: Candice Haas, Ryan Lapadula & Ashley Taylor

Maria TrevizoTulare Tech Prep High School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominators: Phillip Correia, Liz Rocha, Teri Rhyman & Silvia Sausedo

Bear NunleyTulare Union High School, TulareCARINGNominator: Michelle Nunley

Brendan BlackTulare Western High School, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominator: Shay Williams-Hopper

Olivia TooneWaukena Joint Union School, TulareCARINGNominator: Kara Lorenzo

Marquis MesaWilson Elem. School, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominator: Rhonda Senn

Gerlinda JoinerRoosevelt Elem. School, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominator: Cristal Campos

Monica AlvaSierra Vista Charter High School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominators: Tiffani Knight & Monica Rios

Cashten Timmons Sundale Union School, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominator: Felicia Robles

Alondra Bautista VillalobosSuperior Community School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Amanda Olguin

Raelyne BenavidezHouston Elem. School, VisaliaCARINGNominator: Mary Secondo

Anaiah FlorezLa Joya Middle School, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Ray Cartagena

Julio LermaLa Sierra Military Academy, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Ronni Aguilar

David Medina-GutierrezLinwood Elem. School, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Julie Cates

Anika MoralesMt. Whitney High School, VisaliaRESPECTNominator: Tim Perrotta

Allison SeitzGolden Oak Elem. School, VisaliaFAIRNESSNominators: Mrs. Perch & Mrs. Phelps

Madilyn FarmerGolden West High School, VisaliaRESPECTNominator: Paul Peterson

Erik MeneraGoshen Elem. School, VisaliaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Lori Olvera-Clarkson

Melissa RomeroHighland Elem. School, VisaliaFAIRNESSNominator: Patty Zieg

Alexandra FellerUniversity Preparatory High School, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Amber Block

Hayley Henderson Valley Life Charter School, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Robert Osak

Roxanne MorenoValley Oak Middle School, VisaliaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Linda Wilson

Rigo (Kilo) Lugo Veva Blunt Elem. School, VisaliaRESPECTNominator: Christine Dolan

Jezzlyn HernandezWashington Elem. School, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Elizabeth McKercher

Vanessa RoblesShannon Ranch Elem. School, VisaliaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Kaylee Soria

Beth FisherSt. Paul’s School, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Kelley Petty

Veronica BarriosStone Corral School, VisaliaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Miguel Rodriguez

Rita RasnerSycamore Valley Academy, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Erika Chan

Jonathan FerreiraRoosevelt Elem. School, LindsayTRUSTWORTHINESSNominator: Dawnalee Gonzalez

Gisselle Becerra-HernandezWashington Elem. School, LindsayRESPECTNominator: Gayla Nikkel

Angeline Quinonez El Monte Middle School, OrosiCARINGNominator: Scott Snodgrass

Congratulations to the students pictured here who represent 133 Tulare County schools!

Damian MedinaWilson Elem. School, DinubaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Danielle Loveall

Stephanie Avila Ducor Union School, DucorTRUSTWORTHINESSNominator: Sarina Acevedo

Manuel Valenzuela Alila Elem. School, EarlimartRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Lisa Absher

Blanca IzazagaEarlimart Elem. School, EarlimartCITIZENSHIPNominator: Jason Patterson

Julia CarranzaEarlimart Middle School, EarlimartRESPECTNominator: Eduardo Flores

Carlos VegaJefferson Elem. School, DinubaRESPECTNominator: David Orosco

Maria AvilezJohn F. Kennedy Elem. School, DinubaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Tayler Laemmlen

Arman DhamiLincoln Elem. School, DinubaCARINGNominator: Rich White

Andres ArroyoSierra Vista High School, DinubaCARINGNominator: Jean Smith

Tanner Gilles Kings River Union School, KingsburgCITIZENSHIP Nominator: Jenniffer Hosler

Elle BothofJefferson Elem. School, LindsayCARINGNominator: Nabid Ceballos

Veronica M. MaciasKennedy Elem. School, LindsayRESPECTNominator: Mr. Isaacson

Jazzalyn Barragan Lincoln Elem. School, LindsayCARINGNominator: Renee Gonzalez

Danielle JaureguiLindsay High School, LindsayCITIZENSHIPNominator: Katryn Gonzales

Uriah GonzalezFreedom Elem. School, FarmersvilleFAIRNESSNominator: Mrs. Thomas

Claudia Cruz-OleaGeorge L. Snowden Elem. School, FarmersvilleCARINGNominator: Cynthia Lee

Allyson Ramos J.E. Hester Elem. School, FarmersvilleCARINGNominator: Sara Corona

Andrea Reyes Ivanhoe Elem. School, IvanhoeRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Lisa Aguirre

Sebastian Ortega Santa Fe Elem. School, PortervilleCARINGNominator: Rejina Alcantar

Krizlynn BalboaSequoia Middle School, PortervilleFAIRNESSNominator: Renee Fusco

Jada JuarezSummit Charter Academy Mathew Campus, Porterville RESPECTNominator: Ms. Manning

Carlos F. Moreno Summit Charter Collegiate Academy, PortervilleCARINGNominator: Sharon Turner

Daniel Espinoza Vandalia Elem. School, PortervilleFAIRNESSNominator: Carolyn Arthur

Blake HoltOlive Street Elem. School, PortervilleRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Deborah Bowline

Talon FrenchPioneer Middle School, PortervilleCITIZENSHIPNominator: Mayra Ruiz

Katie P. GarciaPorterville High School, PortervilleCITIZENSHIPNominator: Pamela Avila

Zyrie ONealRoche Avenue Elem. School, PortervilleTRUSTWORTHINESSNominator: Shelly Noble

Anyssa Escalante Accelerated Charter High School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Sara Zakarian

Kevin J. ArceoAlice G. Mulcahy Middle School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominators: Melody Azevedo & Rebecca Hennigan

Boston FredianiAlpine Vista School, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominator: Amy Mendes

Leilani GonzalesBuena Vista School, TulareCARINGNominator: Carolyne Sanchez

Erika MullerCherry Avenue Middle School, TulareCARINGNominator: Ryan Turner

David MartinSunnyside Union School, StrathmoreRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Sarah Merzoian

Caroline JimenezMonson-Sultana Joint Union School, Sultana CARINGNominator: Susan Farhang

Victor F. LopezTipton School, TiptonRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Gina Manfredi

Adrian RuizTraver School, TraverRESPECTNominator: Linda Navarro

Michelle UzzellMission Oak High School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominators: Donna Borba & Shay Williams-Hopper

Jakob OrtizMission Valley Elem. School, TulareRESPECTNominator: Stacey Whit�eld

Jackson Benevedes Oak Valley Union School, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominator: Margaret DoCanto

Isaac I. MaganaPalo Verde Union School, TulareCITIZENSHIPNominator: Phil Anderson

Demaje RileyPleasant Elem. School, TulareCARINGNominator: Rhonda Sousa

Belen SanchezLincoln Elem. School, TulareCARINGNominator: Dean Parker

Nickolas Soares Live Oak Middle School, TulareTRUSTWORTHINESSNominator: Roque Serpa

Jonathan G. TorrezLos Tules Middle School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Angela Nunes

Lorenzo Ruiz Maple Elem. School, TulareRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Rochelle Muller

Danny AsherCrestwood Elem. School, VisaliaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Traci Hunzeker

Mariela MenjivarDivisadero Middle School, VisaliaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Judy Yoder

Lauren J. Davis El Diamante High School, VisaliaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Lawrence Jarocki

Jameson CamposElbow Creek Elem. School, VisaliaTRUSTWORTHINESSNominator: Mrs. Smith

Guillermo FuentesGlobal Learning Charter School, VisaliaRESPECTNominator: Dominique Biello

Michael HolidayAnnie R. Mitchell Elem. School, VisaliaFAIRNESSNominator: Hannah Mendoza

Joseph ZurekBlue Oaks Academy, VisaliaTRUSTWORTHINESSNominator: Brooke Jackson

Isabella Deluna Conyer Elem. School, VisaliaTRUSTWORTHINESSNominator: Darcey Fisher

Alex AraizaCottonwood Creek Elem. School, VisaliaRESPECTNominator: Darian Sagaser

Alex PerchOak Grove Elem. School, VisaliaCARINGNominator: Nancy Moore

Kiley LangfordRidgeview Middle School, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Jessica Malmsten

Nathan ArzateRiverway Elem. School, VisaliaRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Maria Vazquez

Joel ArnoldRoyal Oaks Elem. School, VisaliaCITIZENSHIPNominator: Maria Carrillo

Jhammer (Johnny) ContrerasWillow Glen Elem. School, VisaliaRESPECTNominator: Mrs. Blimling

Adileny Carranza Francis J. White Learning Center, Woodlake RESPONSIBILITYNominator: Mary Padovich

Isaac ReynosoWoodlake Valley Middle School, WoodlakeRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Dina Haney

Kenneth Garcia Alta Vista School, Porterville RESPECTNominator: Lisa Martinez

Jareli Reynoso Tapia Bartlett Middle School, PortervilleRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Jeff Spann

Isabella Isquierdo Cortez Belleview Elem. School, Porterville CARINGNominator: Danielle Delussa

Ariana PerezBurton Elem. School, PortervilleRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Donald Ramey

Joe MironBurton Horizon Academy, Porterville FAIRNESSNominator: Faiza Khalid

Mari Carmen HernandezGolden Valley Elem. School, OrosiCARINGNominator: Javier Hurtado

Miroslava Martin Palm Elem. School, OrosiCITIZENSHIPNominator: Colleen Berry

Kyletta Chavers Pixley Elem. School, Pixley TRUSTWORTHINESSNominators: Jason Araki & Berenice Benson

Fatima Torrez Pixley Middle School, PixleyRESPONSIBILITYNominator: Heather Rodriguez

Read their stories at tcoe.org/KidsofCharacter

For a complete list of the 2017 Kids of Character nominees, visit tcoe.org/KidsofCharacterNominees.