It's been a big year of honors for Alvarado's principal, Tracie Noriega. She was honored by the Union City Human Relations Commission on Oct 24 with a 2012 Make a Difference in the Community Award for her commitment to the youth. She is the
Athletic Director for the Christian Youth Organization and Principal of
Alvarado Elementary School. Her accomplishments include Girls Basketball
Coordinator for St. Anne CYO since 1997, Southern Alameda County CYO
Girls Sports League Secretary since 2009, plus teacher and administrator
for the New Haven Unified School District since 1996.
A lovely thank you to Mrs. Noriega from the students, staff, and teachers at each grade level.
On Jan 7th, 2012 Tracie announced to the staff that she will be leaving Alvarado on Jan. 28th. According to Kari McVeigh, Tracie will be the Assessment Coordinator for New Haven School District's new grant program, Race to the Top, pending Board of Education approval.
Marcus Lam will be the new interim principal at AE. The Superintendent also announced that Lisa Metzinger, principal of Kitayama Elementary, will oversee grant programs at all schools.
