Region News
March 16, 2026
R14: Women’s Leadership Breakfast inspires leaders
On Feb. 27, ACSA Region 14 hosted an inspiring Women’s Leadership Breakfast at the Rio Hondo Golf Club.
Event chairs Gladys Diaz and Kathy Esteves (Downey Unified) organized this year’s breakfast for current and aspiring women leaders in education.
Keynote speaker Dr. Candy Singh gave an engaging address where she shared her leadership journey. Singh’s speech provided strategies for navigating leadership challenges while maintaining authenticity.
A group photo of attendees at the Region 14 Women’s Leadership Breakfast, keynote speaker and sponsors.
Region 14 Women’s Leadership Breakfast Chair Gladys Diaz, Franklin Covey representative Michelle Berry (who provided each attendee with a book), Dr. Candy Singh, and chair Kathy Esteves.
R13: Administrators of the Year announced
ACSA Region 13 has announced its Administrators of the Year. The following winners will be honored at the annual Awards Celebration, which will take place on April 24, 2026 at the Marriott Santa Ynez Valley in Buellton.
Business Services: Byron Jones, Oak Park Unified SD.
Career Technical Education: Shanna Sarris, Oak Park Unified SD.
Central Office: Ragini Aggarwal, Oak Park Park Unified SD.
Classified Leader: Lacey Piper, Rio SD.
Confidential Employee: Maija Miller, Goleta Union SD.
Continuation/Educational Options: Kent Cromwell, Oak Park Unified SD.
Curriculum and Instruction: Ellen Chevalier, Oak Park Unified SD.
Elementary Co-Administrator: Andrew Spear, Orcutt Union SD.
Elementary Principal: Kate McInerney, Orcutt Union SD.
Middle Grades Co-Administrator: Martin Cook, Rio SD.
Middle Grades Principal: Gia Jantz, Oak Park Unified SD.
Personnel/Human Resources: Larry Scott Carroll, Oxnard SD.
Secondary Co-Administrator: Ashley Mashiro, Oxnard Union HSD.
Secondary Principal: John Denno, Lucia Mar SD.
Special Education: Erika Johnson, Rio Elementary SD.
Student Services: John Schettler, Goleta Union SD.
Superintendent: Eric Prater, San Luis Coastal Unified SD.
Marcus Foster (state nominee): Christine Schieferle, Fillmore Unified SD.
Robert E. Kelly Outstanding Community Service: Michael Tapia, Retired Education Leaders.
Valuing Diversity: Michele Pizarro-Ortiguerra, Oxnard Union High SD.
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