Allentown, PA (May 12, 2016) On May 16, Union Terrace Elementary School’s Health Room Assistant, Luz Santiago, will receive the Lauretta Woodson Award from the Lehigh Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, Lehigh Chapter (PASR). Santiago will be honored at PASR’s annual Luncheon beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Iron Lakes Country Club in Allentown.
The award is given to a support professional who has exhibited creativity, initiative or productivity which is relevant to the learning process and the growth of children.
Santiago was nominated for the award because of her dedication to the Union Terrace students and their families. She has worked in the school’s health room for 11 years, while also working at a local assisted living facility and attending college to realize her dream of obtaining her nursing degree. Additionally, “Santiago is bilingual and generously helps by speaking to our Spanish parents when needed,” according to the nomination submission.
PASR’s Educational Committee developed the Lauretta Woodson Award program to showcase the good work being done in the state’s public schools. Awardees are presented with a medallion, certificate and PASR pin.
About Allentown School District
ASD serves more than 16,000 students in a network of 22 early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools located throughout the City of Allentown, PA. The Allentown School District is the third largest urban school district out of 500 districts in the Commonwealth. A shared vision of the community, parents, guardians, staff and faculty focuses on “Empowering Students for Life,” providing ASD students with the skills and academics they need to realize their aspirations whether they be college, career or technical focus. ASD goals are aligned and compatible with the Pathways to Success Framework while providing a balanced education to all students. Allentown School District employs approximately 2,200 teachers, staff and administrators. The District, founded in 1866 and celebrating its Sesquicentennial throughout 2015-2016, serves students from 43 countries speaking 26 languages with nearly 90 percent of households qualifying as low income. ASD is committed to providing safe learning environments in which all students have equal access to education programs and resources.
Information provided by:
Kimberly Golden Benner
Director of Communications
Allentown School District
