California Credit Union Foundation, in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), recently honored 16 first-year District teachers through its 10th annual Rookie of the Year program. California Credit Union created the Rookie of the Year program in the 2014/2015 school year to recognize exceptional new LAUSD teachers within the greater Los Angeles community.

"California Credit Union Foundation is proud to honor each of the 2024 Rookies of the Year for the significant impact they have made as they begin their career with LAUSD," said California Credit Union Foundation President Marvel Ford. "Recognizing and supporting the life-changing impact educators have on their students is an important aspect of the Foundation's purpose, and we have the greatest respect for the commitment and passion of these new teachers. We want to thank these inspiring new teachers for their dedication to their students and schools."

Representing elementary, middle and high schools throughout the greater Los Angeles area, the 2024 Rookies of the Year are:

"Congratulations to the next class of Los Angeles Unified Rookie of the Year teachers who are 16 incredible first-year educators," Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho said. "Your profound dedication and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly inspire students to reach beyond limits and foster a passion for lifelong learning. We're excited to see the lasting impact you'll continue to have and are grateful for your amazing contributions."

The winning teachers were selected based on a number of factors, including effectiveness in preparing and delivering instruction, providing a positive classroom climate with strong routines and procedures, adopting a dynamic and engaging teaching style, and showing high levels of professionalism.

California Credit Union created the Rookie of the Year program in partnership with LAUSD to acknowledge first-year District teachers who have shown exemplary commitment to education. Teachers are nominated by school administrators, and winners are selected by a LAUSD committee. Since the program began in 2015, California Credit Union has recognized 180 LAUSD teachers as a Rookie of the Year and contributed more than $200,000 towards the program.