Emma Zubia-Perales, a special education instructional assistant at Santa Maria High School, celebrated the 40th anniversary of her hiring at the school district on Tuesday.
Santa Maria High School Acting Principal Steve Campbell, left, and Assistant Principal Ivan Diaz, right, celebrate 40 years of service by special education instructional assistant Emma Zubia-Perales on Tuesday.
A Santa Maria Joint Union High School District educator on Tuesday marked the 40th anniversary of her hiring at the district.
Emma Zubia-Perales, a special education instructional assistant at Santa Maria High School, celebrated the milestone with members of the administration, colleagues and friends.
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“This is such an honor,’’ said Zubia-Perales in a new release. “I have the best job in the world.’’
Zubia-Perales graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1974 and was hired by the district on Nov. 19, 1979.
Acting Principal Steve Campbell praised Zubia-Perales' commitment to the Saint community.
“She is so sweet,’’ Campbell said. “I would hire her for another 40 years if I could."
