Latina EPS Educators Of The Year Honored by School Board

  During Monday’s School Committee meeting at Everett High School, Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani announced two Everett Public School employees who were honored as Latina Educators of the Year by Latinos For Education at the Massachusetts State House.

  Tahiliani said Lauren Ingoldsby, of Malden, a first-year sixth grade Whittier School teacher, has a calm and kind presence. She is a native of Tijuana, Mexico. “She prides herself on connecting with students who speak Spanish and Portuguese,” Tahiliani said.

  Tahiliani said she couldn’t imagine the district without Reyes-Oseguera – known as “Rixy” – of Everett. She previously served as a family liaison, translating in Spanish. It’s her sixth year in the district and 20th-plus year in education. She is a Honduras native.

  “Congratulations to these world-class educators on this prestigious honor,” Tahiliani said. “Together, they drive the mission and represent our highest ideals.”

  School Committee Chair Jeanne Cristiano said it’s nice to recognize teachers and administrative assistants for a worthwhile award. “Both of you are great assets,” said Cristiano, who joked that Reyes-Oseguera is in charge of the Everett High School office. “Thank you, Rixy, for continuing on with your duties.”

  State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joseph McGonagle endorsed their achievements. School Committee members gave a standing ovation to the teachers during the meeting.

  They shared their reaction with the Everett Advocate after their recognition. “It’s an honor to be recognized,” Ingoldsby said. “Sometimes you don’t know how big your impact really is.”

  Reyes-Oseguera said Tahiliani makes it approachable by showing students that they can do anything. “You don’t really know you’re making a difference, but students see things that you don’t,” Reyes-Oseguera said.