Region 16 hosted its 11th annual Women in Leadership Summit on March 14 at Fairfax High School. This year’s theme, “Catalysts for Change: Women Leading for Impact,” highlighted the power of women leaders to inspire meaningful transformation in education and beyond.

The summit was chaired by Dr. Sandra Quintanilla, principal of Canoga Park Elementary School, and Dr. Karla Estrada, deputy superintendent. The day brought together leaders from across the region for collaboration, reflection, and empowerment. To celebrate women as visionaries, achievers, and catalysts for change, attendees wore turquoise — a symbol of strength, renewal, and the collective commitment to advancing impactful leadership.

The following Region 2 Administrators of the Year were honored on March 13 at Sun City Lincoln Hills. Congratulations to the following outstanding administrators:

Adult Education Administrator: Elena Jones, Glenn County Office of Education. Business Services Administrator: Ajit Kang, Plumas Lake Elementary School District. CTE Administrator: Marc Buljan, Oakmont High School. Central Office Administrator: Christine McCormick, Nevada Co. Superintendent of Schools. Classified Leader: Meghan McAndrews, El Dorado Co. Office of Ed. Continuation/Educational Options: Shanna Parker, Placer County Office of Education. Curriculum & Instruction Administrator: Reno Penders, Western Placer Unified School District. Elementary Co-Administrator: Rebecca Kotey, Creekview Ranch School. Elementary Principal: Jennifer Childs, Pine Ridge School. Middle Grades Co-Administrator: Sara Cosentino, Cavitt Junior High School. Middle Grades Principal: Greg Kitchen, Nelson Avenue Middle School. Personnel/Human Resources Administrator: Brad Basham, Roseville Joint Union High School District. Retiree Administrator: Andrea Dunn. Secondary Co-Administrator: Matt Rickabaugh, Del Oro High School. Secondary Principal: Aaron Palm, Oak Ridge High School. Special Education Administrator: Toni Vernier, Plumas Lake Elementary School District. Student Services Administrator: Tim Reid, Nevada Joint Union High School District. Superintendent: Todd Cutler, Lake Tahoe Unified School District. Superintendent/Principal: Duane Triplett, Clear Creek Elementary School District. Technology Administrator: Ryan Johnson, Rocklin Unified School District. Region 2 Sam LaCara Administrator of the Year: Carey Buchanan, El Dorado Co. Office of Education.