Region News
November 2, 2026
R1: Breakfast event recognizes charter award winners
Tehama County Charter held its annual Welcome Back Breakfast on Sept. 1. Corning High School graciously hosted the event where over 50 administrators met to enjoy good food, great conversation and upcoming Charter events.
Co-Presidents Andrew Fisher and Robert Shaw also announced the winners of the 2025-26 Charter Administrator of the Year Awards.
The award winners are:
- Secondary Principal Megan Weiss of Los Molinos High School.
- Middle Grades Principal Jennifer Scovel of Maywood DaVinci Middle School.
- Elementary Principal winner Josh Niehues of West Street Elementary.
- Business Services Christie Landingham of Los Molinos USD.
Elementary Principal winner Josh Niehues of West Street Elementary with, from left, Karina Garcia, Corning Union Elementary Superintendent Tiffany Dietz and Andrew Fisher.
Secondary Principal winner Megan Weiss of Los Molinos High School with Superintendent Stan Mojsich, left, and Andrew Fisher, right.
Middle Grades Principal winner Jennifer Scovel of Maywood DaVinci Middle School, with Natalia Hicks, left, and Andrew Fisher, right.
Business Services winner Christie Landingham of Los Molinos USD with from left, Superintendent Stan Mojsich, left, and Andrew Fisher, right.
Tehama County Charter held its annual Welcome Back Breakfast on Sept. 1.
Mid-State Conference returns March 5-7
The 12th annual ACSA Mid-State Conference will take place March 5-7, at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo, bringing together educational leaders from across California for three days of inspiration, professional growth, and meaningful connection.
Hosted by ACSA Regions 9, 10, 11, and 13, this year’s conference theme, “Lead Well! Lead Loud. You Belong Here” emphasizes sustainable leadership, courageous advocacy, equity, and fostering inclusive school communities where every student and educator thrives.
The conference begins Friday with an all-day pre-conference session led by Dr. Candace Singh, award-winning educator, former superintendent and FranklinCovey Education leadership consultant.
Friday evening features a hosted social, dinner, remarks from ACSA Executive Director Dr. Edgar Zazueta, and an inspiring opening keynote presentation by Singh.
On Saturday, attendees will gather for a general session keynote by Adam Welcome, former California Regional Principal of the Year, co-founder of Kids Deserve It, and author. Saturday afternoon also includes a live ACSA Legislative and Governmental Relations Luncheon featuring panelists who will deliver timely state policy updates and advocacy strategies.
The conference concludes on Sunday with a general session keynote by Kevin Gordon, President and Founding Partner of Capitol Advisors Group, LLC, and one of California’s top education budget and policy advocates. The morning will wrap up with a dynamic Affinity Panel Discussion featuring leaders from CALSA, CAAPLE, CAAASA, and LGBTQ+ organizations.
Throughout the weekend, participants can choose from a wide array of interactive one-hour breakout sessions led by practicing administrators. Educational leaders interested in facilitating a breakout session are invited to submit a proposal at tinyurl.com/2vvrbcdk. The deadline is Nov. 30.
Conference registration includes access to all general sessions, the Friday night hosted social and dinner, Saturday hosted lunch, and the Saturday evening hosted social.
The 12th annual ACSA Mid-State Conference is open to superintendents, principals, central office administrators, board members, aspiring leaders, and educational partners. Conference registration is available at tinyurl.com/3tzzkxf9. Hotel room block reservations are available at tinyurl.com/44mampkj before Feb. 4.
Early registration and hotel booking are strongly encouraged, as venue room blocks and attendance capacity fill quickly.
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