AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — A Cheney Middle School assistant principal is being recognized by the Airway Heights Police Department for her work helping a child in crisis.
Heather Zorrozua received the Chief’s Commendation for Citizen Excellence after Officer Jaelen Pace witnessed her handle a difficult situation in March 2025.
Pace, who works as a Youth Engagement Specialist in Cheney Public Schools, saw Zorrozua defuse what he described as a difficult and emotional situation. The incident ended with an 11-year-old student getting the help they needed…