2007 District Office & Support Stars

The following Lenzen employees were acknowledged for outstanding customer service by the public and their peers:

December:

Kathy Myers, is a Human Resource Specialist. Her area of expertise is Credentials. Kathy has been recognized several times throughout the year for her outstanding customer service attitude. Learn More...

November:

Janet Owens, is a Research Specialist in Educational Accountability. Janet’s primary responsibility is to support our STAR testing program! Learn More...

October:

Justina Najar, is a Human Resource Specialist and is a first point of contact for new hires as she does the fingerprinting for our District!
She also supports the Sub-desk. Learn More...

September:

Araceli Pinedo, she is a team member of the Office of Parent Education and Involvement. Learn More...

August:

Rosie Garcia, District Receptionist, our Customer Service Employee of the Month! Rosie had, by far, the largest number of comments since we started the Customer Service initiative! She is truly the face of San Jose Unified, the first person you see when you come to Lenzen. Here are some or Rosie’s customer’s comments: She is always cheerful, always helpful and always happy to see you! Rosie goes above and beyond what is expected. Excellent employee! Always cheerful and gracious. Learn More...

Summer (June/July):

Rose Tena from Payroll. Rose was the overwhelming selection for Employee of the Month based on her excellent customer service! Some of the comments regarding Rose included:She helped me with every question I needed answered.Very helpful, prompt attention, clear and concise help. Learn More....

May:

Chris Black. People recognized her for exemplary customer service by saying: Chris was very helpful and pleasant to work with in getting my new computer set up; excellent service; Chris was very helpful when installing new computers in the Mandated Costs Office, she has a great attitude with people who are technology-challenged; never loses patience dealing with “techno-dummies”! Learn More...

April:

Jane Chiu from Categorical Services. People recognized her for exemplary customer service by saying: Jane before they even ask; she is a diligent employee; every contact with and professional. Learn More...

March:

Martha Pinedo, Office of Parent Education! The comments regarding Martha’s exemplary customer service were: Mrs. Pinedo is very friendly and answered all my questions. Learn More...

February:

Maria De Melo, Bilingual Department! Maria is the preeminent Spanish translator and interpreter for San José Unified. Learn More...

January:

Ester Dabu, Human Resources! Ester previously worked for San Jose Unified since 1991, retired and then returned because she missed us so much! She is currently in Human Resources, responsible for fingerprinting. Learn More...