Region News
April 8, 2024
San Bernardino and Riverside hold joint supts meeting
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools takes great pride in maintaining its significant and indispensable collaboration with the Riverside County Office of Education.
Recently, SBCSS hosted the Joint District Superintendents’ Meeting at the Roy C Hill Education Center in San Bernardino, bringing together district superintendents from across the Inland Empire. Attendees included San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Edwin Gomez and an impressive gathering of nearly 40 superintendents representing various districts throughout the region.
The Joint Districts Superintendents’ Meeting serves as a valuable platform for networking and learning. Participants had the privilege of engaging with esteemed education experts, including Ashish Vaidya, president and CEO of Growing Inland Achievement; Tracy Chambers, assistant superintendent of Education Support Services of SBCSS; Bonita Coleman, a leadership coach from Studer Education; and Christi Barrett, superintendent of Hemet Unified School District. Barrett and Coleman delved into insightful discussions about the leadership strategies being employed to bolster the capabilities of every leader. They emphasized the importance of overcoming challenges at the grassroots level and striving to enhance overall outcomes. To complement these discussions, attendees were gifted a copy of the book, “Hardwiring Excellence in Education – The Nine Principles Framework,” authored by Janet Pilcher.
“Overseeing more than 825,000 students combined, SBCSS and RCOE recognize the immense responsibility and reach both of our counties hold in the realm of education,” Alejandre said. “We understand the transformative power of collaboration and believe that by working together, we can achieve incredible outcomes and elevate the success for our students and the broader Inland Empire Community.”
The Joint District Superintendents’ Meeting is an annual event, with hosting duties alternating between the two county offices of education.
Leaders from San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (Region 12) and Riverside County Office of Education (Region 19) recently participated in an annual Joint Districts Superintendents’ Meeting.
R7: Administrators of the Year winners announced
ACSA Region 7 recently announced winners of the Administrators of the Year awards. These recipients will be honored at the annual Spring Conference on May 3 at the Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe.
Superintendent: Shannon Sanford, Stanislaus Union SD.
Superintendent/Principal: Ben Howell, Summerville Elementary SD.
Secondary Principal: Nickie Lamm, Big Oak Flat-Groveland USD.
Middle Grades Principal: Scott Ferreira, Sylvan Union SD.
Elementary Principal: Stephanie Pimentel, Ceres USD.
Central Office Administrator: Annie Cunial, San Joaquin COE.
Secondary Co-Administrator: Marianne Goularte, Ceres USD.
Elementary Co-Administrator: Laura Leon Marshall, Ceres USD.
Classified Leader: Anthony Luna, Modesto City Schools.
Confidential Employee: Marilyn Croft, Ceres USD.
Personnel/Human Resources Administrator: Sara Gil, Modesto City Schools.
Career Technical Administrator: Kevin Fox, Stanislaus County Office of Education.
Special Education Administrator: Janelle De Greek, Ceres USD.
Student Services Administrator: Carrie Albert, Sylvan Union SD.
Curriculum & Instruction Administrator: Carrie Duckart, Hughson USD.
Continuation/Educational Options Administrator: Sarah Cox, Principal, Modesto City Schools.
Retired Administrator: Dan Park, Modesto City Schools.
Technology Administrator: Ryan Reynolds, Modesto City Schools.
Professor of Education of the Year: Marie Russell, California State, Stanislaus (Turlock USD).
Valuing Diversity: Claudia Camarena, Empire Union SD.
Partners in Educational Excellence: The Historic Murphys Hotel, Mother Lode.
In addition, Region 7 gave the following special awards.
Board Trustees: Modesto City Schools School Board — John Ervin, III (president), Abel Maestas (vice president), Chad Brown, Jolene Daly, Adolfo Lopez, Cindy Marks and Homero Meja.
Bob Price Distinguished Service Award: Nora Hana, director II, Comprehensive Health Program, Mental Health Services, San Joaquin COE.
Bill Ullom Award: Mark Campbell, superintendent, Calaveras Unified SD.
R19: Region winners chosen for Administrator of the Year
ACSA Region 19 has announced the following individuals as recipients of the 2024 Administrator of the Year awards. They will be honored during the Region 19 Spring Awards Celebration May 13 at the Riverside Convention Center.
Adult Education Administrator: Gabriela DiGiovanni, Murrieta Valley USD.
Business Services Administrator: Jennifer Miller, Moreno Valley USD.
Career Technical Education Administrator: Michael Breyer, Beaumont USD.
Central Office Administrator: Monty Owens, Jurupa USD.
Classified Leader: Evita Tapia-Gonzalez, Corona Norco USD.
Continuation/Educational Options Administrator: Lee Alfred, Perris Union High SD.
Curriculum and Instruction Administrator: Tonia Causey-Bush, Banning USD.
Elementary Co-Administrator: Stephanie Ford, Corona Norco USD.
Elementary Principal: Joseph Ochoa, Moreno Valley USD.
Middle Grades Principal: Arronda Douglas, Menifee Union SD.
Personnel/Human Resources Administrator: Kirk Skorpanich, Perris Union High SD.
Secondary Co-Administrator: Joann Ferrara Genao, Corona-Norco USD.
Secondary Principal: Omar Tinoco, Palm Springs USD.
Special Education Administrator: Erika Heiliger Garcia, Perris Union High SD.
Student Services Administrator: Tricia Thompson, Corona Norco USD.
Superintendent: Grant Bennett, Perris Union High SD.
Technology Administrator: Benjamin Markley, Hemet USD.
Valuing Diversity Award: Terrence Davis, Banning USD.
Partners in Educational Excellence: Sally Myers with BMW Management (Perris Union High SD).
Ferd Kiesel Memorial Distinguished Service Award: Shane Hagar, Palm Springs USD, and Robert “Bob” O’Donnell, Menifee Union SD (nominees for state award).
Marcus Foster Memorial Award for Administrator Excellence: Christi Barrett, Hemet USD, and Latoysha Brown, Moreno Valley USD (nominees for state award).
R14: Region hosts résumé and interview workshop
On Feb. 22, ACSA Region 14 hosted a Resume and Interview Workshop featuring Danyel Conolley from School Services of California, Inc. The interactive learning session included advice on creating effective application materials, peer review of résumés and cover letters and mock interviews. The presenter was able to speak about current employment trends and the job market, making her an invaluable resource to those who were able to attend.
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