she went onto cesar chavez elementary school, francisco middle school and june jordan high school. after graduating from sf usd, candy attended smith college in massachusetts and she received her teaching credential in hong kong. four years ago, candy returned, coming full circle to teach at the chinese education center. last year, candy was chosen to be a fulbright scholar. she received the prestigious fulbright teaching ard with a, so i believe candy holds the distinction of being one of the sfusd rave awardees who has traveled the furthest to receive this honor because she just came back from taiwan for this. i nominated candy for the rave award because she is above and beyond outstanding. in the service that she provides our students and families, the leadership and mentorship she shares with our staff, the dedication and commitment she holds for our district and cec, and the love and enthusiasm that she brings to teaching and learning each and every day for each and every one of our students. ladies and gentlemen, it is my great honor to present miss candy lee. [applause]. >>