East Whittier City School District honors employees of the year
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The board recognized Nina Marquez (classified), Andrea Carlson (certificated), Justin Majernick (administrator) and district office employee Sylvia Murillo at its meeting; Marquez and Carlson thanked colleagues and families in brief remarks.
East Whittier City School District recognized several staff members as Employees of the Year at the board meeting on the eve of the new school year.
The district named Nina Marquez classified employee of the year for 2025-26. Board remarks said Marquez began at Evergreen Elementary in 2013, later served as school office coordinator at Orchard Elementary and was recognized for professionalism and leadership. Marquez told the board she was "humbled" and spoke about her pride in serving students and staff.
Andrea Carlson was named certificated employee (teacher) of the year. Board comments summarized Carlson's career beginning in 1999, teaching various elementary grades and returning to kindergarten this year after several years in intervention roles. Carlson read prepared remarks, describing her teaching career and thanking colleagues and family.
Justin Majernick was recognized as administrator of the year. The board cited 25 years of service, including roles at Hillview Middle School, Granada Middle School and Murphy Ranch Elementary. Majernick thanked his family and colleagues and spoke about gratitude and collaborative leadership.
The district also selected Sylvia Murillo as district office employee of the year; the board said Murillo was not present and will be recognized later.
Board members and union leaders attending the meeting praised the district's kickoff event and congratulated the honorees. The recognitions took place during the start-of-year portion of the meeting; several recipients invited family members forward and offered brief remarks.