Amrita Vu, the lead therapist at Los Gatos High School, received the prestigious title of California Classified School Employee of the Year, having also been named the Santa Clara County Office of Education's Employee of the Year. Her exceptional contributions to student health and wellness were highlighted through her leadership in creating a Wellness Center that provides crucial support during crises. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond will honor her at a Sacramento luncheon, acknowledging her impact among the nine top nominees statewide. Additionally, Vu was awarded the 2024 Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Community Heroes Award in recognition of her outstanding work in education and mental health.
"Amrita continues to make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students," Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha said in a release. "Her leadership, compassion and advocacy serve as a model for how critical mental health and wellness professionals are in our schools."
Vu was hired to help build Los Gatos High School's Wellness Center and mental health program. She created a program that offers students 'a safe, supportive environment during times of stress or crisis.'
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