The California Department of Education has named the 2025 California Classified School Employees of the Year.

Among the recipients is Gerardo Buenrostro, Paraeducator at Barbara Worth Junior High School in Brawley. According to the award, Buenrostro consistently exemplifies excellence in his work performance as a paraeducator through his attention to detail, patience, and commitment to student success. His attention to detail is knowing his students and the content they are learning is remarkable. The annual Classified School Employee of the Year program honors outstanding classified school employees. There were 135 nominations statewide this year. Award winners will be honored by Superintendent Tony Thurmond at a luncheon in Sacramento on May 22, 2025.