Members in the News
September 7, 2026
“We were especially intentional about listening to our Native American students and families, whose perspectives helped deepen our understanding.”
— Ryan Duff
— Ryan Duff
Principal at Tenaya Middle School (Fresno USD) in a story about California schools changing their Native American-themed names or mascots as a result of a 2024 state law. (EdSource, July 2, 2026)
“AI did not replace strategic thinking; it accelerated it.”
— Dr. Amy Alzina
Superintendent of Cold Spring School District, in an article about using artificial intelligence to strengthen the district’s strategic framework. (School Administrator, June 2026)
“Through reflection, I realized that loving hard can quietly become over-functioning. It can mean absorbing challenges that aren’t yours to carry.”
— Dr. Erin Simon
— Dr. Erin Simon
Superintendent of Bellflower USD, in a column about shifting her leadership from “loving hard” to “loving clear.” (CCEE Frontline Voices, July 29, 2026)
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