Colusa County Office of Education

Communicate • Collaborate • Operate • Educate

Lucina Parra consistently shows pride in her work and actively solves problems independently to ensure systems run smoothly.   Her willingness to always do what is necessary to get work accomplished does not go unnoticed.  Lucy’s team-oriented personality embraces collaboration and actively contributes to the success of the Children’s Services team.  She is detail oriented, which is essential for her role as the Data Support Assistant as she enters data and monitors the operations of our data systems and creates reports necessary for data management.  She is a valuable asset and we are grateful for her dedication to the Children’s Services Program!

Crystal is quite literally one of the reasons we all get paid correctly each month, hard stop.  For anyone who doesn’t know what the payroll department does in getting you paid, it might behoove you to find out.  Crystal is responsible for meeting multiple deadlines every month, including auditing hours and amounts, working with Human Resources to ensure correct pay rates, submitting reports to the county treasurer, compiling accurate retirement information for STRS and PERS, paying the myriad of required taxes at the correct rates, processing deductions, reconciling computerized payroll output with payroll records, submitting reports to the state and federal governments—this barely scratches the surface, and the list goes on.  Additionally, Crystal does all of this with a fantastic positive attitude, and is willing to help anyone who comes in with questions about their own situation.  Thank you for all that you do for us Crystal!

Jennifer Ramirez Perez has proven over time in her ability to handle her job and support all the other departments around her.  She works well with others, communicates effectively, and understands her job well.

Our paraeducators play a crucial role in helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. They promote student success by supporting and accommodating students to meet their diverse needs. The assistance of paraeducators is vital to the success of our inclusive service delivery model and the well-being of the students we serve in Colusa County. As a paraeducator, Keri not only meets, but goes above and beyond what is expected in this role.  Keri's ability to navigate both general and special education settings highlights her versatility and adaptability. She is dedicated to supporting the teachers she works with and committed to ensuring the success of the students she serves. She has made a positive impact on the lives of so many students. Keri is an invaluable asset to her site, as well as the CCOE team, and her efforts are truly appreciated! Congratulations to Keri on this well-deserved recognition as Colusa County Office of Education’s Classified Employee of the Year!