You Are Special: Roberto Ortiz

Roberto Ortiz was one of 23 Framingham School employees honored at the 23rd Annual Salute to Framingham.

The annual Salute program recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who go the extra mile to make each day “special” in our public schools. These teachers and staff are given a “You Are Special” designation and are publicly recognized as part of the Salute to Framingham.

Editor’s note: Framingham Patch is publishing all 23 honorees profiles between now and the end of the school year, so the community can recognize the employee. Below is the profile of Ortiz, as it was read to the sold-out crowd of more than 500 people on Thursday, March 26.

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Roberto Ortiz is a hard worker with a warm smile who is always willing to help.

Opening the new King Elementary School would not have been possible without the dynamic team of Roberto and Andy, who have been a team for the past 18 years.

Roberto was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico and has been in Framingham since 1974. Roberto has been married to his wife, Zoraida, for 35 years. The couple has one son Roberto Ortiz Jr. who is currently a custodian at Framingham High School.

Roberto has two grandsons, Marc, who is taking plumbing at Keefe Technical School, and Isaac who is a third grade student at Hemenway.

Roberto started his career with the Framingham Public Schools 19 years ago as a member of the Building and Grounds Department. We are so lucky to have Roberto at King. He is always available to assist in any way…with his winning smile and his positive attitude!

Roberto Ortiz - You Are Special!

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Photo courtesy of Framingham Public Schools