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Board Recognizes November 2021 Employees of the Month

Ron Skeahan, Abilene Lirio, and Danielle Scarson

November 2021 Classified Employee of the Month Ron Skeahan, along with Certificated Employees of the Month team Abilene Lirio and Danielle Scarson, were recognized by the County Board of Education.

Posted November 1, 2021

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is one of 58 county offices located throughout the state. Approximately 650 regular and more than 950 temporary and substitute SCOE staff work year-round providing services that complement and supplement those offered by public school districts in Sacramento County. The Sacramento County Board of Education celebrates the accomplishments and exemplary service of SCOE employees through the Employees of the Month Program.

Classified Employee of the Month

Ron Skeahan, Para-educator/Severely Handicapped, was nominated for his contributions to the Special Education Department by Principal Guy Holman and Principal Randy Olson. Ron is currently serving at Jesse Baker School, supporting students in the Foundations young adult program for students age 18-22. He supports students by developing their independent living and functional skills. Ron Skeahan has been a Sacramento County Office of Education employee since 2011.

Certificated Employee of the Month Team

Abilene Lirio, Nurse, Prairie Elementary School, was nominated for her contributions to the Special Education department by Principal Guy Holman and Principal Randy Olson. Abi supports students from preschool age to 22 years old. In addition to the Foundations program at Prairie Elementary School, she supports students at Arcohe Union Elementary School, and several Court and Community Schools. Abi trains staff in procedures so students with significant medical needs can safely attend school. Abilene Lirio has been a Sacramento County Office of Education employee since October 2019.

Danielle Scarson, Nurse, Dry Creek Elementary School, was nominated for her contributions to the Special Education department by Principal Guy Holman and Principal Randy Olson. Danielle supports students in the event of a medical emergency and trains staff to support students with significant and intense medical needs. In addition to the Dry Creek’s Foundations program, Danielle supports students in the Elverta School District and those enrolled in our Court and Community Schools. Danielle Scarson has been a Sacramento County Office of Education employee since 2019.

About SCOE’s Employee Recognition Program

Parents, colleagues, and community members wishing to recommend a non-management staff member for consideration as a SCOE Employee of the Month may submit a nomination form. For questions about the program or to request a nomination form, please call (916) 228-2737.

  • Employees of the Month Archive—this month's recipients join hundreds of other exemplary SCOE employees who have been recognized by the Board of Education over the last 40 years for their superior work.