Jim Hemeon
Educator of the Year
Kathy Sullivan
Volunteer of the Year
Jim Hemeon has been sharing his passion for
helping students grasp the wonders of world
through his teachings of biological sciences,
anatomy and physiology for some 39 years.
A fellow Live Oak science instructor,
Susan Paulsen describes Hemeon: “When you
think of the ultimate biology teacher, that’s
Mr. Hemeon. He’s engaging and his students
love him, which is everything in education…
although quiet and reserved outside of class,
when he gets in front of a class, he turns into
this amazing, bright sparkling star. He adores
the kids. He loves to teach.”
Kathy Sullivan retired from a career of
helping others in the nursing profession. Today,
she is retired and spends her time between
her role as an Ambassador for the Morgan Hill
Chamber of Commerce and volunteering with
the Personnel Commission of the MHUSD,
helping determine the school districts borders
throughout Santa Clara County as well as being
an active member of the AAUW and staying
involved with the Friends of the Library group.
Kathy is also very active in downtown and
writes a Morgan Hill Downtown Association
column for Morgan Hill Life.
Emmanuel
Calivo
Student
of the Year
This year’s recipient of the Student of the Year award was presented
to Emmanuel Calivo. Calivo’s teachers describe him as one-of-a-kind,
“He’s a student who is conscientious, compassionate and a high-class
leader and learner.” His interests lay in politics and marine biology. His
knowledge of national politics came from working with Senator Barbara
Boxer’s staff and serving as a US Senate page. He is considering a
career in public service.
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