Pomona Unified teacher named Teacher of the Year

POMONA - A preschool teacher from the Pomona Unified School District
was among six educators who were recognized this week as Los Angeles
County Preschool Teacher of the Year.

Ontario resident Maria Leon, a preschool teacher at Pueblo
Elementary's pre-school program, was among the six teacher honored at
a ceremony that took place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los
Angeles Thursday, according to a statement from Los Angeles Universal
Preschool, also known as LAUP, which is a sponsor of the contest.

LAUP is a non-profit organization established in 2004 with the goal
of providing quality preschool programs to all 4-year-olds in Los
Angeles County.

The program Leon is part of is funded by LAUP and operated by the
Pomona Unified, the statement said.