FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES CIVIC TEACHERS AND SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Excellence in Civic Education in Arizona

[PHOENIX, AZ] –The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education will recognize the four teachers and one school resource officer for their amazing work in law related education in Arizona.

This year’s awardees are:

John J. Ross Memorial Award for Excellence in Law-Related Education

Tara Bartlett

Josh Guidote

Bill Stewart

Richard Zamorano

Law Realated Education Officer of the Year

Officer Tom Salviejo

About the Awards

LRE Officer of the Year

The Law-Related Education Officer of the Year Award recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona police and probation officers in furthering education and understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society. This award focuses on public awareness on the contributions that the officer provides to the community and Arizona schools.

John J. Ross Memorial Award for Excellence in Law-Related Education

This award recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona educators in furthering understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society. Nominations are due March 1st and are to include the individual's name; school; address & other contact information; the award for which they are being nominated and contact information of the nominators; a summary of their characteristics, experiences, and service that qualifies them for the award; and support letters from others may be included.

About the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education

The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education provides technical and financial assistance to legal aid organizations, schools and community groups.  The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education promotes “Access to Justice for All Arizonans” by supporting law-related education and free legal services and by promoting statewide collaborative efforts.