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Santa Barbara County Board of Education is searching for veterans and previously interned citizens to be a part of their retroactive high school diploma program on Thursday.
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Alisyn Blanton, fifth-grade teacher at Miguelito Elementary School in the Lompoc Unified School District
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - The Santa Barbara County Board of Education has named the county s 2022 Teacher of the Year.
Alisyn Blanton, a fifth-grade teacher at Miguelito Elementary School in the Lompoc Unified School District was the recipient of this prestigious award. She is now eligible for the state and national Teacher of the Year recognition programs.
“Alisyn is a gifted educator who shares her love of learning throughout her classroom and school community. She is committed to educational excellence and demonstrates her passion, skill, and dedication with energy and fervor,” said Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Salcido. “Teachers like Alisyn inspire students to learn, grow, achieve, and succeed.”
Increased vaccine supply equals more appointments for Santa Barbara Co. educators
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Many more educators in Santa Barbara County will now be able to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine after an increase in vaccine supply.
Just a week ago, only certain school staff were able to receive their COVID-19 vaccines but that s not the case now. According to the county superintendent of schools, the supply has picked up. You know, we had to really respond to a limited vaccine and at that time. the response was to say, who are the most at risk?â said Dr. Susan Salcido, Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools.