Jefferson’s Brenda Calderon Receives Jeffco Hero Award

From left: Jefferson Jr/Sr High School Principal Michael James, Brenda Calderon and Jefferson AP Spanish Teacher Grace Aliaga-Lopez
*Photo from Jeffco Schools Foundation

Brenda Calderon, a student at Jefferson Junior/Senior High School, was one of the recipients of the Jeffco Hero Award from the Jeffco Schools Foundation. The Hero Award recognizes Jeffco Public Schools students and teachers of extraordinary character, leadership and strength. According to the Foundation, “Honorees are chosen by a volunteer selection committee comprised of community leaders/educators  and Jeffco Schools Foundation Board members. Each student received a full ride scholarship to Red Rocks Community College and $1,000 scholarship presented by Jeffco Schools Foundation.”

Congratulations Brenda!

Here is a look at Brenda’s story:

Joel Newton

Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.