THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 6, 2025 Page 5 AWARD | FROM PAGE 1 as a House Principal at Malden High School and for the past seven years, as Linden STEAM Academy (Grades K-8) Principal. Before coming to the Malden schools, Garcia worked as an administrator and teacher in the Lawrence Public Schools. For nearly a dozen years prior to his years in Lawrence, he taught Science and Technology in programs at UMass-Lowell. Last Wednesday, Garcia received a prestigious honor when he was honored in a special ceretrator for many years before he became a legislator. Also attending the State House honors ceremony was Malden Mayor and School Committee chairperson Gary Christenson, Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D., Ward Eight School Committee member Sharyn Rose Zeiberg. According to a spokesperson from the office of Mass. House Speaker Ronald Mariano, D-3rd Norfolk, "Latino educators are the backbone of our communities—especially in times of unSen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for June S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding virtual Office Hours on Monday, June 16, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff. Virtual Office Hours are held on Zoom. Each constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. To join the meeting, please visit SenatorJasonLewis.com, use the following URL or enter the meeting information on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 Meeting ID: 838 5416 4671 Passcode: 234270 Senator Lewis also holds regular in-person Office Hours in each community of the district (Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester). For further information or any questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House office at 617722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@ masenate.gov. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Malden Linden STEAM (K-8) Academy Principal Rafael "Ray" Garcia, third from right, displays an award from the Mass. House "Latino Educators SHINE 2025" hr received at the Mass. State House. presented by Malden state Rep. Steven Ultrino, D-33rd Middlesex, right. On hand supporting Principal Garcia at the presentation were Malden Mayor and School Committee chairperson Gary Christenson, at right, Malden Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D., at left and Malden School Committee member Sharyn Rose Zeiberg.(Courtesy/ Office of Mayor Gary Christenson) mony at the Massachusetts State House in Boston with the presentation of a "Latino Educator SHINE 2025" Award. Presenting the award on behalf of the Mass. House of Representatives was longtime Malden state Rep. Steven Ultrino, D-Malden, himself a former teacher and school adminiscertainty. "(May 28) at the Massachusetts State House, we proudly hosted the Latino Educators Shine Awards to honor their impact and celebrate their unwavering commitment to students across the Commonwealth, alongside legislators, community leaders, and advocates." For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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