San Dieguito Academy's Bridget Sabin Among 6 Calif. School Employees of Year

ENCINITAS, CA -- The registrar of San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas was honored Monday as one of six Classified Employees of the Year by the California Department of Education

Bridget Sabin earned the honor in the office and technical support category.

Sabin was a member of the original staff when the high school was renamed in the mid-1990s, and "remains an energetic, popular and beloved figure" on campus, according to the CDE.

She's responsible for checking transcripts to ensure that students are on pace for graduation, enrolling freshmen and transfer students and organizing a holiday gift program for less fortunate students, according to the agency.

Winners, who will be recognized at a May 25 luncheon in Sacramento, were also honored in the categories of child nutrition; maintenance, operations and facilities; para-educator and instructional assistance; support services and security; and transportation. The recipients were chosen from more than 100 nominations statewide.

"I started my public service career as a high school teacher and coach, and I know first-hand the vital role that classified employees have every day in our public schools," said Tom Torlakson, the state Superintendent of Public Instruction.

"These terrific employees keep schools clean and safe, they make sure our students get to school and can eat healthy meals, and they contribute to an overall positive school culture that cares for the whole child," Torlakson said. "I applaud the fantastic work these employees do every day."

By City News Service

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