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Community Partners
EDGE Community Partnership Recognition
OCTOBER 2022
Congratulations to the Orange Eks Lodge #1475 and Orange Emblem Club #418, recipients of the Community Partnership Award.
Once a quarter, a Community Partner will be recognized by the Board of Education. The OUSD Community Partnership Recognition is here to honor the valuable partnerships that exist between community organizations and the District.
As described in the District Strategic Plan, under focus area 2.0 Dedicated and Engaged Communication, the District seeks to, “Build and maintain strong educational, university, business, and community partnerships to cultivate deep-rooted connections with stakeholders.”
Organizations are recognized based on their contributions in assisting the District in advancing one or more of the following Strategic Initiatives:
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
1.0 Focus Area: Excellence in Academics and Leadership
2.0 Focus Area: Dedicated and Engaged Communication
3.0 Focus Area: Genuine Wellness and Safety
4.0 Focus Area: Efficient Utilization of Fiscal Capital
Thank you to the Orange Elks Lodge and Orange Emblem Club for your commitment to our students and community!
Past Partnership Award Recipients
Thank you to our EDGE Community Partners for your contributions to our students!
- CARE Ambulance
- Chapman University
- Chick-Fil-A
- Rotary Clubs
- Anaheim Hills
- Orange North
- Orange Plaza
- Orange
- Villa Park
- Santiago Canyon College
- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
- Assistance League of Orange
- OC Grip
2022 Principal for a Day
Thank you to our community members who served as Principals for a Day at our sites!
Sue Thotz, Common Sense Education
Robert Akscyn - Retired computer scientist/Chapman University
Jeree Gooing, Discovery Education
Andrea Yamasaki, President, OUSD Board of Trustees
James Robbins, GM at Dynabook Americas
Danny Green, Mechatronics/Robotics NASA test engineer
Kim Le, Pacific Conservatory Music Academy
Gil Hernandez, Police Commander for Santa Ana PD
City of Orange Mayor Mark Murphy and Miss City of Orange Victoria Johnson
Mark Hannon, Vice President Restaurant Depot
Christina Kendler Community Foundation of Orange
Stefanie Cevallos, Nohl Canyon Elementary School NCSA President
Jean Wagner, Assistance League of Orange
Gage Bowen, Firefighter at Orange City Fire
Adam Cali, Los Angeles Angels Foundation and Community Initiatives
Dr. Terri Iler, CHOC Mental Health Education Program
Dr. Margie Curwen, Chapman University
Allan Aguinaga, Corporate Executive Chef at Rodrigo's Mexican Grill
Ed Andrade, retired law enforcement and Teresa Andrade, retired McPherson STEM teacher.
Donna Czekalski, RWB Party Props
Sean McDurmett, School Resource Officer Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA
Adam Brody, CEO Strategic Kids: Chess LEGO Magic
Doug Kruger, Scoreboard Operator at Los Angeles Angels
Neilou Mogharabi at #VerizonInnovativeLearning Digital Promise
Jose Flores at OC GRIP
WorkAbility Partners
Thank you to our valued community partners who support our adult transition program and/or 50-hour internships with WorkAbility!
| 99cent Store | Ace Hardware | Arthurs | Chapman University |
| CVS | Dollar Tree | Haven | JoAnn's |
| Lazy Dog | Marie Calendars | Marshalls | Morenos |
| Orange Library | Pancake House | Pet Co. | Rodrigo's |
| The Collection by Casa Teresa | TJ Maxx | Tulsa Rib Co. | Tutto Fresco |
| Walgreens |