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Garden Grove Unified honors employees, Simon Scholars and community heroes
Summary
The board honored two employees of the month, welcomed 46 Simon Scholars receiving $16,000 scholarships, and presented Community Heroes awards to student- and staff-led relief efforts.
The Garden Grove Unified School District Board recognized staff and students at its regular meeting, honoring two employees of the month, introducing the class of 2027 Simon Scholars and presenting Community Heroes awards.
Assistant Superintendent Jason Bivajas introduced Susie Smythe, a Sunnyside Elementary teacher, and Santiago Galvez, a district receptionist, as the October Employees of the Month. Smythe was noted for outreach that secured university T-shirt donations and coordinating…
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