Greater Nevada Credit Union and Carson City School District workers gather for a photo, including Paula Zona, Carson City School Superintendent Andrew Feuling, Chris Holland, Socorro Vega, Merri Pray and GNCU’s John Ahdunko.
Greater Nevada Credit Union launched a campaign earlier this month titled Carson CARES, which recognized Carson City School District employees who exemplified positivity in school and made a difference in their school community.
GNCU awarded five grand prizes where winners received a $500 donation for their classroom or program as well as a $100 gift certificate or gift card to their favorite local restaurant. Additionally, out of all the nominees, one individual was selected in a random drawing to win a hosted pizza party for their classroom or team, valued up to $400.
More than 85 nominations were submitted. Winners include the following:
• Carson Middle School counselor Jeremy Batten;
• Carson Middle School Spanish teacher Janelle Kaufer;
• Carson High School NJROTC Cmdr. Dan Meyer;
• Carson High School special education teacher Brenda Ramirez, the only Spanish-speaking special ed teacher at CHS;
• Seeliger Elementary School first grade teacher Socorro Vega.
Carson Middle School Principal Amy Robinson also was awarded a lunch party worth $400 for her school.
School employees were able to nominate multiple peers.