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Leticia Lacuesta has been named the 2023 La Vista High School classified employee of the year. Mrs. Lacuesta has served in her Senior Accounts Clerk role at La Vista High School for the last three years, but her service to the District goes back thirty-three years. She started as a paraprofessional and then as a typist clerk at Fullerton High School. During her twenty-four-year tenure at Fullerton High School, she was named the Employee of the Year three times! She transferred to Troy High School when she became a Senior Records Clerk and eventually moved up to a Senior Account Clerk position at the District serving in both the Business Services and Human Resources Departments. The wealth of knowledge that Mrs. Lacuesta brings from those experiences is an asset in her present position at La Vista which requires daily interaction and communication with the comprehensive high schools and the District.
Mrs. Lacuesta’s support to the iSierra Online Academy independent study program, in particular, has been transformative. She is very knowledgable about all the independent pathways available in the program and she does an excellent job explaining them to potential students and families. Once they decide on independent study she supports them through the online enrollment process, and coordinates the onboarding with the administrators, teachers, counselors, and paraprofessionals ensuring a smooth start in the program. Her attention to detail helps keep all stakeholders in the program organized and the course loads balanced.
One of Mrs. Lacuesta most admirable characteristics is that she is a team player. From the moment she started at La Vista her attitude has been to jump in and help with whatever was needed and she always gets the job done and done correctly. Her addition to the office staff has greatly improved the positive culture we strive for at La Vista. She also has strong people skills that help our students and their families feel welcome and supported. She speaks Spanish as well which is a valuable asset for our Spanish-speaking families. Finally, there are often several students hanging out at her desk. The welcoming atmosphere she creates for them, while still holding them accountable for going to class and getting their work completed, is a pleasure to observe.
Leticia Lacuesta is an exemplary employee who is guided by the principle of being a team player and always doing her best. La Vista is lucky to have such a knowledgable and pleasant person to assist us in meeting the educational needs and concerns of our students and parents. Congratulations Mrs. Lacuesta (and Happy Birthday)!
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