EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards
April 22, 2026
Educational Employees Credit Union
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FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of Education to honor outstanding educators and school staff during the 2026 Excellence in Education awards ceremony, held on April 21 at the Hanford Fox Theatre.
The annual event shined a
spotlight on the individuals who help shape the future of Kings County
students, from classroom teachers and school leaders to the many staff members
who support student success behind the scenes.
EECU President and CEO Elizabeth
J. Dooley joined county education leaders, including Kings County
Superintendent of Schools Todd Barlow, in recognizing the honorees representing
all 13 school districts.
“Our educators and school staff
are at the center of every student success story,” Dooley said. “We’re proud to
partner with the Kings County Office of Education to recognize the people whose
commitment, care, and leadership make a lasting difference in our schools and
communities.”
Honorees were nominated by
their peers and selected for their dedication to their students, leadership
within their schools, and exceptional contributions to education.
“This event is an opportunity
to recognize the incredible dedication and talent we have across Kings County
schools,” Barlow said. “Our educators and staff work hard every day to support
students and we’re proud to celebrate their impact on our communities.”
The Excellence in Education
awards program remains a valued tradition in Kings County and is one of six
annual county events sponsored by EECU that highlights exemplary educators and
school staff.
For more information about the
program or to view this year’s honorees, visit myEECU.org.
EECU serves 12 Central California and Central Coast
counties and has 23 branches and more than 399,000 members. Since 1934, EECU
has provided affordable financial products and services to meet its members’
saving, borrowing, and investing needs. EECU is very active in the communities
it serves, proudly supporting numerous programs, activities and events that
enrich the community experience, and providing free financial wellness
education to people of all ages.