Noelle Babbage
Herminia Linares
Junior League of San Jose Volunteer Recognition 2018
Anderson Volunteer, Herminia Linares
Herminia Linares, a former Anderson parent and current grandparent of a student, was honored by the Junior League of San Jose Volunteer Recognition. Herminia received a certificate for her work in organizing Anderson Elementary School’s tamale sales at the Moreland Education Foundation’s (MEF) annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser. In partnership with Anderson’s Community Liaison, Eva Chesnut, Herminia has organized this annual fundraiser for Anderson and the Moreland Education Foundation for over 10 years. In addition to being the lead cook for this event, Herminia also ensures that all the food items are donated to avoid additional costs for those families who wish to assist with this fundraiser. Through the years, this fundraising event has transformed into a 20+ person volunteer force of parents who have brought together Moreland’s entire community and highlighted the culture and community within Anderson.
Vasudha Rao and Liz Youngman
Junior League of San Jose, Crystal Bowl Winner & Honoree 2017
Vasudha Rao, a Moreland Middle School parent, has been selected as the Junior League of San Jose's Crystal Bowl Award Winner in the category of Professional Services. Liz Youngman, a parent at Easterbrook Discovery School, will also receive a certificate and be honored in the Leadership category. Vasudha was nominated by the Moreland School District and the Moreland Education Foundation (MEF) for her work with MEF as their Treasurer, Moreland Middle School MEF Site Representative and Music in Moreland co-chair. Liz Youngman, a parent at Easterbrook Discovery School (EDS) was also nominated by the District and MEF and will receive a certificate and be honored for her work as the Music in Moreland co-chair in the category of Leadership.