Each year, the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools along with the San Bernardino County School Boards Association and County Communicators Network, recognizes individuals and groups who give outstanding service and support to public education with the San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor.  When this year's honorees were announced, Fontana Unified School District's Julie Ramos, PTA President at Oak Park Elementary School, was named in the category of Volunteer in Action/Community Volunteer.

In her nomination of Ramos, Principal Jinane Annous wrote that she is more than a parent volunteer at her children’s school. Julie symbolizes the warmth and nurturing environment so prevalent at Oak Park Elementary School.  She organizes fundraisers that pay for students’ field trips and assemblies and was instrumental in establishing a program to raise student attendance.  Julie has been involved with Oak Park for eight years and has three children who have attended the school.  "Oak Park’s appreciative staff rely on the PTA and Ramos to foster a spirit of community that is invaluable," added Annous.

14th Annual San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor Winners:

Volunteer in Action/Community Volunteer
Julie Ramos, PTA president at Oak Park Elementary, Fontana Unified School District

Volunteer in Action/Service Group
Assistance League of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Community College District

Partners in Education/Small Business or Franchise
Ted and Ramona Thompson, managers of the Alta Vista Mobile Home Park, Alta Loma School District

Partners in Education/Corporation
San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians, Office of Deron Marquez, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Excellence in Education/Education Professional
Virgil Barnes, Superintendent, Apple Valley Unified School District

Excellence in Education/Student Alumni
Judy White, Deputy Superintendent, San Bernardino City Unified School District.