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.