Los Angeles County Office of Education

11/09/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/09/2021 16:15

Veterans Day

Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. The Los Angeles County Office of Education celebrates school leaders throughout Los Angeles County that have served our country in the armed or reserve forces.

What is your name?

R. Michael Dutton

Department/Division Name

Board Member, Los Angeles County Office of Education

Branch of Service

Army

At what age did you enlist?

19

What is a life lesson that your military service gave you?

"Keep all activity in front of you. Keep all exits in mind."

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What is your name?

Felix Ortiz

Department/Division Name

Interim Director for Network Engineering & Telecommunications, Los Angeles County Office of Education

Branch of Service

Marine Corps

At what age did you enlist?

19

What is a life lesson that your military service gave you?

Attention to Detail, Attitude, Integrity, and Dependability

Is there a memorable story that you'd like to share?

My time in South Korea, since my father fought in the Korean War.

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What is your name?

Superintendent of Schools Stephen Nellman, Ed.D.

School District

Centinela Valley Union High School District

Branch of Service

Army

At what age did you enlist?

19

What is a life lesson that your military service gave you?

The Army taught me to be resilient, which has been invaluable to me in all endeavors.

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What is your name?

Superintendent of Schools Alejandro Alvarez, Ed. D.

School District

Bassett Unified School District

Branch of Service

Marine Corps

At what age did you enlist?

19

What is a life lesson that your military service gave you?

The life lessons I learned were the importance of chain of command, accountability, honor, and integrity.