EECU Celebrates Outstanding Educators at San Luis Obispo County Awards Ceremony
October 21, 2026
Educational Employees Credit Union
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FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) joined the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Office of Education in recognizing exceptional teachers and school employees at the 2026 SLO County School Employees of the Year awards ceremony, held October 19 at Cuesta College.
As a proud sponsor of the
annual celebration since 2022, EECU continues its commitment to honoring the
educators and school staff who make a difference in their schools and
communities.
This year’s event celebrated 26
outstanding education professionals from school districts throughout San Luis
Obispo County, including the recipients of the county’s two highest honors:
·
Teacher of the
Year - Francesca Ardizzone, Paulding
Middle School, Lucia Mar Unified School District
·
Classified
Employee of the Year - Jarred Coburn,
Morro Bay High School, San Luis Coastal Unified School District
SLO County Superintendent of
Schools Dr. James J. Brescia recognized the honorees during the ceremony,
celebrating their dedication and contributions to student success.
“Behind every successful
student are dedicated educators and school employees who inspire, encourage,
and help them reach their full potential,” said Elizabeth J. Dooley, EECU
president and CEO. “We are proud to recognize these outstanding individuals and
support a celebration that highlights the important work happening in
classrooms and schools throughout San Luis Obispo County.”
The SLO County School Employees
of the Year awards ceremony is one of six annual countywide events EECU
sponsors each year to recognize and support exemplary educators and school
staff throughout Central California and the Central Coast. For more information
about EECU’s educational partnerships and awards, visit myEECU.org.
EECU serves 12 Central California and Central Coast
counties and has 23 branches and more than 405,000 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.