In 2008, the HEROES campaign was launched by the Hayward Education Foundation, to acknowledge those who believe as we do -- that Hayward students deserve the best education possible. Everyday, people make a commitment to show-up, lend a hand, guide, and make time for students in their community. These selfless acts often go unnoticed and uncelebrated, yet the impact made is felt within each school and its community. These everyday activities are molding the future – by investing time in our schools and students, Hayward Heroes are investing in the future.
In 2019, the Hayward Hero Foundation was formed to continue the tradition of honoring our everyday Heroes. We ask each school in the Hayward community to choose a “Hero.” A Hero is someone who exemplifies kindness, integrity, selflessness, and continually goes above and beyond their usual duties for the betterment of the school and the students. From a volunteer, teacher, office worker, parent, coach, resource officer, to a custodian; a Hero is anyone who the school community feels should be recognized for their commitment to the greater good of the students and education. In 2009, we celebrated our heroes with a lunch that was attended by 12 people. In 2018, we honored heroes from 41 schools in the Hayward community and had 700 people attend the celebration dinner. You have an opportunity to be recognized by sponsoring a Hayward Hero!
Your $100 Sponsorship Includes:
• Name recognition in the event program & yearbook under your sponsored hero.
• Name recognition on the Hero’s plaque (Must be received by Friday, April 20th).
• Name recognition on the Hayward Hero Foundation’s Facebook page and Website.
If you wish to sponsor a specific school, please list your top 3 on the notes section of the payment form. You can sponsor more than one school (each for $100)
(If you do not include a school, your sponsorship(s) will be randomly assigned).
We accept payments via check or Venmo - find us at @HaywardHero-Foundation
2019 HAYWARD HEROES
Lawrence Dirksen
Volunteer
Bayside SDA
Veronique Levine
EL Specialist
Bowman Elementary
Davida Scott
Teacher on Special Assignment
Brenkwitz High School
Efthimios Karras
Math Teacher & Basketball Coach
Bret Harte Middle School
Susan Morgan
Office Manager
Burbank Elementary
Rachel Podpaly
Librarian
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Rhina Lopez
Noon Duty Supervisor & Volunteer
Cherryland Elementary
James Balthazar
Senior Custodian
East Avenue Elementary
Chanel Pulido
COST Specialist
Eden Gardens Elementary
Lisa McClaine
Kindergarten Teacher
Eldridge Elementary
Chris Messer
6th Grade Teacher
Fairview Elementary
Ellen Romano
Teacher
Faith Ringgold Elementary
Maria Gonzalez
Senior Custodian
Glassbrook Elementary
India Rodriguez
Operations Manager
Golden Oaks
Montessori
Derrick Jackson
PE Teacher
Harder Elementary
Mario Villalta
Evening Campus Supervisor
Hayward Adult School for Education & Careers
Steve Sanderson
Volunteer
Hayward High School
Deborah Klimas
Administrative Secretary
Hayward Early Learning Program
Sarai Bordeaux
Teacher
Impact Academy of Arts & Technology
Sandra Baptista
School Nurse
Longwood Elementary
Diana Curiel
Science Teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School
Armando Ayala
Campus Supervisor
Moreau Catholic High School
Jeff Barnes & Christopher Murray Sr.
PE Teacher & Lead Campus Supervisor
Mt. Eden High School
Carina Viera
Climate Room Supervisor
Ochoa Middle School
Toni Echaves
Teacher
Palma Ceia Elementary School
Jack Lee
PE Teacher
Park Elementary
Marisa Perez Frame
5th Grade SEI Teacher
Ruus Elementary
Christopher Hernandez
Instructional Assistant, Student Council Moderator & Religion Coordinator
Saint Clement Catholic School
Susan Cabrales
Kindergarten Teacher
Schafer Park Elementary
Isabel Ramirez
Teacher
Silver Oak High School
Veronica Herrera
PTA President
Southgate Elementary
Maria Castro
Paraeducator
Stonebrae Elementary
Janella Anguiano
Volunteer & PTA President
Strobridge Elementary
Consuelo Jimenez
Bilingual Migrant Education Outreach Worker
Student Information & Assessment Center
Rafa Morales
Groundskeeper
Tennyson High School
Jacqualine Rucker
PTA President
Treeview Elementary
Yimmy Cao
Attendance Clerk
Tyrrell Elementary
Carlos Reynaga
Custodian
Winton Middle School
Rosalba Aguilar
Y.E.P. Site Coordinator
Youth Enrichment Program