De Castroverde Law Group announced the winners of its Fall 2020 Teacher Appreciation Awards, celebrating outstanding local educators who champion their students and the teaching profession.

“This past year was incredibly challenging for all of us, especially for our teachers,” said Orlando De Castroverde, law firm partner. “Education is so important, and we praise and thank our teachers for their dedication to educating the next generation.”

To help teachers throughout Southern Nevada overcome financial and other challenges, award winners receive support for classroom supplies as well as a gift card for their personal use.

The following winners were announced:

·      Grand Prize

Kayra Wood 

St. Viator Parish School

Prize: $750 for classroom supplies, a $250 Amazon gift card.

·      Runner-Up

Mayra Ceballos 

Ruben P. Diaz Elementary School

Prize: $500 for classroom supplies, a $200 Amazon gift card.

·      Honorable Mention

Susan Cormier 

William R. Lummis Elementary School

            Prize: $250 for classroom supplies, a $100 Amazon gift card.

About De Castroverde Law Group

Brothers Alex and Orlando De Castroverde founded the law firm in 2005, building on the practice established by their father, Waldo De Castroverde. De Castroverde Law Group practices in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration law. With more than five decades of combined legal experience, De Castroverde Law Group provides aggressive, dependable legal representation. The firm has two offices in Las Vegas and one in Reno. A majority of the firm’s attorneys are fluent in Spanish. For more information on De Castroverde Law Group, call (702) 222-9999 or visit www.dlgteam.com.