Anita joined the district in 2018 serving as a substitute Student Supervision Assistant at Eisenhower and a Substitute Clerk for Interpretation. In 2021, she began serving as a Student Supervision Assistant at Eisenhower, followed by a Library Media Technician I. Then in 2023, she began serving as a bilingual Spanish Community Liaison at Eisenhower and then transferred to Clinton Elementary School where she currently serves. Anita was recommended by parents who said she goes above and beyond to care for students and families. She has a down-to-earth personality and is known for bringing people together. At Clinton, she made an ofrenda to connect the school community through this cherished cultural tradition and keep the memories of loved ones alive. She is excellent at creating relationships with parents, leading parent workshops and serving as the connector between school and community. Parents shared that she puts others before herself and is constantly everywhere on campus lending a helping hand. Anita is homegrown and has children in this district. It’s clear to everyone she interacts with that she has a heart for the GGUSD community.