The East Rockaway Board of Education is proud to recognize Caitlin Tomashiro Perez as the February 2023 Hometown Hero Award honoree.

Ms. Tomashiro Perez is an East Rockaway High School alumni and active community member with three children who are currently students at ERHS. She volunteers her time by coaching three CYO basketball teams and leading basketball clinics for all ages at the East Rockaway Recreation Center, as well as teaching religious education at St. Raymond's. Ms. Tomashiro Perez is respected and admired by parents and youth throughout the community with many children considering her a trusted mentor and role model.

In a unanimous board vote, it was decided that her positive contributions, community involvement and unwavering dedication to the youth of East Rockaway make Caitlin Tomashiro Perez the ideal candidate to receive this honor.

Date Added: 3/24/2023