Fong Honors Educators and School Leaders Across the San Gabriel Valley

Assemblymember Mike Fong with the 2026 Outstanding Educator Award honorees from Assembly District 49.

Assemblymember Mike Fong, D-Alhambra, chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, recognized 14 educators and school leaders from across Assembly District 49 for their dedication to students and contributions to their school communities.

By News Desk

The Outstanding Educator Awards honor teachers and school leaders who support student success, strengthen local schools and make a lasting impact on young people throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

“Educators are pillars of student success,” Fong said. “It is an honor to celebrate the educators who make an impact both inside and outside the classroom. Their commitment to supporting students throughout the San Gabriel Valley is helping shape the next generation of leaders.”

The 2026 Assembly District 49 Outstanding Educators are:

• Andrew Adanto, South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena Unified School District
• Carrie Liang, Willard Elementary School, Garvey School District
• Javier Gutierrez, Alhambra High School, Alhambra Unified School District
• Kelly Martinchuck, Monterey Vista Elementary School, Garvey School District
• Kumi Nani Christina Aiu-Quezada, Hālau Hula Moaniʻaʻala Anuhea, Monterey Park
• Pin Chen, Arcadia High School, Arcadia Unified School District
• Sara Quezada, El Monte High School, El Monte Union High School District
• Scott Barton, San Marino High School, San Marino Unified School District
• Socorro Elizabeth Martinez, Roosevelt Elementary School, San Gabriel Unified School District
• Tammi Alderman, Temple City Unified School District
• Yvette Casillas Hall, Wright School, El Monte City School District
• Dr. Debbie Kotani, principal, Ramona Elementary School, Alhambra Unified School District
• Elena Li, principal, Temple City High School, Temple City Unified School District
• Linda Heredia, principal, La Rosa Elementary School, Temple City Unified School District

The awards reflect Fong’s continued commitment to recognizing educators who strengthen local schools and create opportunities for students to succeed.

Fong represents the 49th Assembly District, which includes Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena and Temple City, as well as the unincorporated areas of Pasadena and San Gabriel.