{"id":2319,"date":"2019-01-23T19:39:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T19:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/11\/?page_id=2319"},"modified":"2026-03-08T15:59:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T15:59:13","slug":"membership-recognition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/11\/membership\/membership-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Member Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"

HIGHLIGHTED MEMBERS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

During their monthly meetings, these charters recognize administrators
\nfor their outstanding contributions to public education.
\nTo learn more about each honoree, click on the Bitly link for each month.<\/p>\n

KINGS – WISE OWL AND ROOKIE ROCKSTAR – MARCH 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 WISE OWL
\nRenee Creech
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations<\/em>
\nWise Owl Renee Creech has been serving the Hanford Joint Union High School District for over 37 years, since she was 18 years old! In her current position as Assistant Superintendent, Business and Operations, she manages all of the district’s Business Services, IT and MOT. Darin Parson said when he thinks of Renee, he thinks WWRD “What Would Renee Do?” With her many years of experience, she knows the history of the district and has the experience to make knowledgable, well-thought-out decisions. “We are lucky to have Renee … she is one of the top people in our district,” Darin said.
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>ROOKIE ROCKSTAR<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Stacy Silva
\n<\/strong>Learning Director at Lemoore High School
\n<\/em>Rookie Rockstar Stacy Silva is a Learning Director at Lemoore High School. When Superintendent Dr. Miguel Guerrero heard about the Rookie Rockstar Award, Stacy’s name immediately came to mind. He said, “She’s done a phenomenal job transitioning to high school.”
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Pictured, from left: Dr. Miguel Guerrero, Stacy Silva, Renee Creech and Darin Parson.<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – MARCH 2026 – SPECIAL EDUCATION – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_030526<\/a>
\n<\/em><\/span>WEST KERN – ROOKIE ROCKSTAR – MARCH 2026
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\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Wendy Gutierrez
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0SPED Coordinator\/School Psych at Buttonwillow
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Toni Maese<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Asst. Director of Special Education Programs at Panama-Buena Vista
\n\u2022 Sue Norman<\/strong><\/em>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Asst. Director of Special Education Programs at Panama-Buena Vista
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\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>ROOKIE ROCKSTAR<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Josh Witcher
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 JCC Program Coordinator with the Kern High School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS – GRUMPY GOAT?? – FEBRUARY 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Bobby Peters
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services<\/em>
\nIn keeping with Kings Charter’s theme for the year, Bobby Peters shared his story about the work he is doing with the students at JC Montgomery, Kings County’s court school, at a Charter meeting last fall. Afterward, Joy Santos, Kings Charter’s Membership Chair, thanked him for his presentation and told him this is exactly what she envisions a \u201cWise Owl\u201d presentation to look like. He joked that he resembles a \u201cGrumpy Goat\u201d more than a Wise Owl. Just for fun, Joy took Bobby up on his offer and presented him with the first ever Kings Charter Grumpy Goat Award during their February meeting.<\/p>\n

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Bobby had this to say about his award:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“I am honored (and honestly amused) to accept the very first Grumpy Goat Award for the 2025\u201326 school year. As the self-proclaimed Grumpy Goat, this feels less like an award and more like official recognition of a long-standing personal brand. Thank you for embracing the humor \u2014 and for proving that even a grumpy goat can be appreciated. I\u2019ll wear the title proudly \u2026 probably with a raised eyebrow.”<\/div>\n
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KINGS – ROOKIE ROCKSTAR \u2013 FEBRUARY 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Dr. Elysa Vargas
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Superintendent, Education Services, Corcoran JUSD
\nDr. Vargas joined the Corcoran team in June of 2025. She hit the ground running right away with a focus on building relationships and has made a tremendous impact in her first four months. This is evident through her changing the quality of instructional leadership meetings. In addition, she has engaged everyone through her listening and learning sessions at each site. Finally, she has been instrumental in bringing some strong project management structures to the district team to ensure that there is clarity on who owns what work.<\/p>\n

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KINGS – WISE OWL – FEBRUARY 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Pat Snyder
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Learning Director\/Athletic Director at Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford<\/p>\n

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Pat truly embodies what it means to be a Wise Owl. His dedication to building a positive and inclusive environment is evident in everything he does, especially through his leadership in athletics and intramural programs. Pat sees sports as more than just competition; he understands their power to build community, strengthen school connectedness, and teach lifelong skills like teamwork, accountability, and resilience. Whether he’s mentoring coaches, advocating for student access, or creating new intramural opportunities, Pat is constantly working to ensure every student feels valued and supported.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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He is also a vocal advocate for maintaining state-of-the-art athletic facilities that reflect the pride and potential of the student body. His deep knowledge of CIF regulations makes him a powerful voice for Sierra Pacific’s programs, ensuring that they operate with integrity while also pushing to provide the best possible experiences for student-athletes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Beyond his professional role, Pat is a tremendous colleague and friend. He goes above and beyond every single day, always willing to lend a hand, offer support, or step in wherever he\u2019s needed. His commitment, humility, and reliability have made him an essential part of the Sierra Pacific team and a trusted presence across campus. Whether he\u2019s leading from the front or quietly supporting others behind the scenes, he consistently makes a meaningful impact with students at the heart of his work.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pat is pictured here with Michelle Bailey, who was recognized as Kings Charter’s Wise Owl in November.<\/em><\/div>\n
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WEST KERN – JANUARY 2026 – CURRICULAR ADMINISTRATORS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_010826<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 April Gregerson
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Programs, DUSD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>April Pickett<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Instructional Coordinator; Assessment, Curriculum & Tech, P-BVUSD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Marylou Long<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Content Coordinator Mathematics, KCSOS<\/span>
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WEST KERN – WISE OWL AND ROOKIE ROCKSTAR – OCTOBER 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022 WISE OWL
\nMary Westendorf, E.D.
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Retired Superintendent, Fruitvale SD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>ROOKIE ROCKSTAR<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Sheris Pough
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Vice Principal, Lamont Elementary SD<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – OCTOBER 2025 – NEW ADMINISTRATORS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_100225<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Kayla Stern
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Liz Gonzalez
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Principal
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Denys Garcia
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Principal
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Michelle Whieldon
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Principal
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Wes Morris
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Dean of Student Support Services
\n\u2022 Lupita Duhart
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Vice Principal<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – WISE OWL – SEPTEMBER 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr. John Mendiburu
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Kern County Superintendent of Schools<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – SEPTEMBER 2025 – TRANSITIONS –\u00a0<\/strong>bit.ly\/WKHighlights_090425<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Lorie Morris
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Fremont Elementary School, Bakersfield City SD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Dr. Gerardo Lewis
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, James Curran Middle School, Bakersfield City SD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Whitney Dirkse
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Independence Elementary School, Rosedale USD
\n\u2022 Shelley Tiffin
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Stein Elementary School, Panama-Buena Vista USD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Brandie Brown
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Superintendent\/Principal, Maricopa USD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Dr. Julie Boesch
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Superintendent, Standard USD
\n\u2022 Stephanie Trickey
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Interim Director of Human Resources, Standard USD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Ben Boesch
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Director II of Extended Learning, Panama-Buena Vista USD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Maikel Bassilious
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Director of School Safety and Student\/Community Engagement, Fruitvale SD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Gina Young
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Math Program Specialist, Fruitvale SD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Marty Gomez
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Program Specialist – SPED, Fruitvale SD
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\u2022 <\/strong>Deicy Gonzalez
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Walter Stiern Middle School, Bakersfield City SD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Gretchen Skrotzki
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Patriot Elementary School, Rosedale USD<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – APRIL 2025 – PRINCIPALS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_040425<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Gloria Batshoun
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Granite Point Elementary, Greenfield UESD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Ramona Ross
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Pauly Elementary, Bakersfield City SD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Morgan Hicks
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Highgate Elementary, Panama-Buena Vista USD
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WEST KERN – MARCH 2025 – SPED – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_030625<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Nicole Calderwood
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Program Specialist, Fruitvale SD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Tess O’Rourke-Lepine
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Director of SPED, Wasco UESD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Aurora Nuno
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0School Psychologist, Bakersfield City SD
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KINGS – FEBRUARY 2025 – bit.ly\/KingsHighlight_020725<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Michelle King
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Superintendent\/Principal, Kit Carson Elementary School District, Hanford
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\n<\/strong>Michelle, left, is pictured with Kings Charter Membership Chair Joy Santos<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – FEBRUARY 2025 – ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_020425<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 DeMarcus Clear
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Principal, Panama-Buena Vista USD
\nMarcus, third from left, is pictured with Panama-Buena Vista colleagues
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\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\u2022 <\/strong>Elaine Gregory
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0SELPA, Kern HSD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Amanda Robinson<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Principal
\nEmerson Middle School, Bakersfield City SD<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2022 <\/strong>Suzanne White<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Principal, Taft Union High School
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Suzanne, center, is pictured with Taft Union High School Principal Mary Alice Finn
\nand Dr. Jason Hodgon, Taft Union High School District Superintendent<\/p>\n

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KINGS – JANUARY 2025 – bit.ly\/KingsHighlight_011725<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Nicole Mora
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Jamison High School, Lemoore UHSD<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Far left: Nicole, right, is pictured with Lemoore UHSD Superintendent Miguel Guerrero<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sheri Powers
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Coordinator of Ed Services, Kings County Office of Education<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Near left: Sheri Powers, center, with Lisa Rodriguez and Joy Santos, KCOE<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – JANUARY 2025 – CURRICULUM – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_010925<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Hector Gutierrez
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Director of Curriculum & Assessment, Wasco UESD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Christine Chapman
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Executive Director, Bakersfield City SD
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Glynis Bauge
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Mathematics Program Specialist, Fruitvale SD
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WEST KERN – NOVEMBER 2024 – INNOVATIVE – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_110724<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Justin Thompson
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Director of SPED, KCSOS
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Candi Huizar
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Director II Equity & Inclusion, KCSOS<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS – OCTOBER 2024 – bit.ly\/KingsHighlights_100424<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Sharon Cronk
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal\/Safety Coordinator, Pioneer Elementary School, Pioneer UESD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>David Pilcher
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Principal, Akers Elementary School, Central USD
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WEST KERN – OCTOBER 2024 – NEW ADMINISTRATORS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_100324<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Erin Lencioni
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Vice Principal, Rosedale USD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Maria Maldonado
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Vice Principal, Wasco UESD
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/em> Angela Rucks
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Fruitvale ESD<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS – SEPTEMBER 2024 – bit.ly\/KingsRecognition_0924<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Maria Sanchez-Rodriguez
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0District Mental Health Counselor, Corcoran Unified School District<\/em>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u2022 Ben Luis<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Asst. Superintendent, Lemoore Elementary School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – SEPTEMBER 2024 – TRANSITIONS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Abelardo Sibecas<\/strong>, Vice Principal, Rosedale
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Dr. Zach Ellis<\/strong>, Principal, Rosedale
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/em> Monique Goodwill<\/strong>, Principal, Rosedale
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Melissa Mabry<\/strong>, Principal, BCSD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Melissa Capilla<\/strong>, Principal, BCSD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Melissa Banal Hoyt<\/strong>, Principal, BCSD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Shastine Arias<\/strong>, Director of Alt Ed and SPED, Taft UHSD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Angela Rucks<\/strong>, Principal, Fruitvale
\n<\/em>\u2022 Magan Gregg<\/strong>, Principal, Fruitvale
\n<\/em>\u2022 Rylee Bryan<\/strong>, Assistant Principal, Fruitvale
\n<\/em>\u2022 Michelle Whieldon<\/strong>, Dean, Fruitvale
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Pictured, left to right, are: Melissa Hoyt, Melissa Capilla, Melissa Mabry, Monique Goodwill and Dr. Zach Ellis. Zooming in were Abelardo Sibecas, Shastine Arias, Angela Rucks, Magan Gregg, Rylee Bryan, and Michelle Whieldon<\/p>\n

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KINGS – APRIL 2024 – bit.ly\/KingsRecog_0424<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Todd Barlow<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Kings County Office of Education<\/em>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u2022 Heather Keran<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Hanford Online Charter High School and Adult School, Hanford JUHSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – APRIL 2024 – PRINCIPALS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_0424<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Brian Malavar<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Panama Elementary School, Panama-Buena Vista USD
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u2022 Anamarie Mendez<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Williams Elementary School, BCSD
\n\u2022 <\/strong><\/em>Monica Toro<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Principal, KCSOS Alternative Education
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/em> Brandie Brown<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Principal, Orangewood Elementary School, Edison School District
\n<\/em>\u2022 Lisa Beasley<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Principal, Whitley TK-8, Panama-Buena Vista USD<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS – MARCH 2024 – LEARNING DIRECTORS – bit.ly\/KingsRecog_0324<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gabriela Cruz<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/strong>
\nLearning Director, Corcoran JUSD<\/em>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u2022 Jenna Brown<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Learning Director, Lemoore UESD<\/em><\/p>\n

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From left: Ed Larkin, Gabriela Cruz,
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\nFront row, from left: Carlee Dias, Renea Fagundes, Jenna Brown,
\nDawn Taylor, Tracy Cassina, Amy Garcia, and Sarah Streib.<\/span><\/div>\n
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WEST KERN – MARCH 2024 – SPED ADMINISTRATORS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_0324<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a>\u2022 Amy Burdick<\/strong>
\n<\/em>\u00a0 Coordinator I, Special Services, BCSD
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u2022 Ashlee Leon<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0SPED Coordinator, BCSD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Jennifer Carr<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Coordinator of SPED & MTSS, WUESD<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS – FEBRUARY 2024 – bit.ly\/KingsMemRecog_0224<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Valerie Botelo<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/strong>
\nAssistant Superintendent, Lemoore UHSD<\/em>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u2022 Kelly Bekedam<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Learning Director, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Hanford<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pictured: From left, Dr. Miguel Guerrero, Valerie Botelo,
\nKelly Bekedam, Dr. Cruz Sanchez-Leal and Kristina Baldwin.<\/p>\n

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KINGS – JANUARY 2024\u00a0 – bit.ly\/KingsRecognition0124<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Paul van Loon<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Superintendent, Pioneer UESD, Hanford<\/em>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u2022 Josie Castillo<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 Principal, Parkview Middle School, Armona
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\nPioneer Elementary School<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – NOVEMBER 2023 – INNOVATIVE – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_110923<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Shannon Jenson<\/strong>, Principal, Chavez Elementary School, Bakersfield<\/em>\"\"<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/em>\u2022 Ana Rivera<\/strong>, Principal, Jefferson Elementary School, Bakersfield
\n<\/em>\u2022 Dr. Zach Ellis<\/strong>, Principal, Teresa Burke Elementary School, Wasco
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WEST KERN – OCTOBER 2023 – NEW ADMINISTRATORS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_1023<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Angela Gaggero<\/strong>, Vice Principal, BCSD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Elena Rogers<\/strong>, Vice Principal, BCSD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Laura Figueroa<\/strong>, Vice Principal, BCSD
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WEST KERN – SEPTEMBER 2023 – TRANSITIONS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights090723<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Brad Maberry<\/strong>, Superintendent, Wasco UESD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Danny Arellano<\/strong>, Asst. Superintendent, Wasco UESD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Maikel Bassilious<\/strong>, Principal, Standard School District
\n<\/em>\u2022 Mary Jane Taylor<\/strong>, Asst. Principal, Standard School District
\n<\/em>\u2022 Stephanie Trickey<\/strong>, Management Analyst I, Kern County SOS
\n<\/em>\u2022 Nicholas Ray<\/strong>, Principal, Bakersfield City School District
\n<\/em>\u2022 Myron Williams<\/strong>, Principal, Bakersfield City School District
\n<\/em>\u2022 Dan Ramirez<\/strong>, Director of IT, Taft UHSD
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Pictured left to right: Dan Ramirez, Danny Arellano, Stephanie Trickey, Mike Bassilious, Brad Maberry, Nicholas Ray, Heidi Witcher. Not pictured: Mary Jane Taylor, Myron Williams<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – MAY 2023 – PRINCIPALS & A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. VALERIE PARK – bit.ly\/WKHighlights050423<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Ana Rivera<\/strong>\u00a0
\nPrincipal, Bakersfield City School District
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jen Pafford<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Rosedale USD<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr. Valerie Park<\/strong>
\nDirector of Curriculum, Assessment and Technology, Panama-Buena Vista USD<\/i><\/p>\n

Pictured left to right: Ana Rivera and Jen Pafford, and Dr. Valerie Park<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>KINGS – MARCH & APRIL 2023 <\/em>
\nbit.ly\/KingsMemberRecog_<\/a>0323<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/span>bit.ly\/KingsMemberRecog_0423<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Alyssa Haley<\/strong>\u00a0
\nLearning Director, Armona Elementary School District
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jamison Whiting<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Lemoore Middle College High School, Lemoore Union High School District<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jamie Rogers
\n<\/strong>Principal, Pioneer Middle School, Pioneer Union Elementary School District<\/p>\n

Not pictured:
\n\u2022 Joy Gabler<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Hanford Elementary School District<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – MARCH 2023 – SPED ADMINISTRATORS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights030223<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jodi Stewart Gonzalez<\/strong>\u00a0
\nAssistant Director of SPED, BCSD
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Melissa Wood<\/strong>
\nDirector of SPED Programs, Panama-Buena Vista USD<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Niza Perez
\n<\/strong>Director of SPED, Wasco USD<\/p>\n

\u2022 JJ Elcano<\/strong>
\nDirector of Student Support Services, Lakeside USD<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – FEBRUARY 2023 – VICE PRINCIPALS & A BIG TRANSITION – bit.ly\/WKHighlights020223<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Bobby Sanchez<\/strong>\u00a0
\nVice Principal, Freedom Middle School, Rosedale UESD
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 David Bonilla<\/strong>
\nVice Principal, Sequoia Jr. High, BCSD<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Ben Boesch<\/strong>
\nVice Principal, McAuliffe Elementary School, Panama-Buena Vista USD<\/p>\n

\u2022 Magan Gregg<\/strong>
\nVice Principal, Fruitvale Jr. High, Fruitvale School District<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr. Julie Boesch<\/strong>
\nAssistant Director of the State System of Support for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE)<\/p>\n

Pictured left to right: Bobby Sanchez, David Bonilla, Ben Boesch and Dr. Julie Boesch. Not pictured: Magan Gregg<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – NOVEMBER 2022 – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_111022<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Diana Anderson<\/strong>\u00a0
\nDirector of EDC and School Support, Rosedale UESD
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jason Walker<\/strong>
\nVice Principal at Kern Middle School, BCSD<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Stacy Stansberry<\/strong>
\nDirector of Educational Tech and Curricular Innovation with Taft UHSD<\/p>\n

Pictured left to right: Diana Anderson, Jason Walker and Stacy Stansberry<\/p>\n

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TULARE – OCTOBER 2022 – NEW MEMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Maria Bueno<\/strong>\u00a0
\nAssistant Superintendent
\nStudent Services and Special Programs
\nTulare Joint Union High School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jonathan Farley<\/strong>
\nDirector, Butterfield Charter High School, Porterville<\/i><\/p>\n

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KINGS – OCTOBER 2022 – bit.ly\/KingsMemberRecog_1022<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Britanny Gately<\/strong>\u00a0
\nAssistant Principal, Neutra Elementary School, NAS Lemoore<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Silvia Maldonado<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Avenal High School<\/i><\/p>\n

Brittany, right, is pictured with her principal, Michelle King.<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – OCTOBER 2022 – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_1022<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Sara Williams<\/strong>\u00a0
\nPrincipal, Sequoia Middle School, Bakersfield City School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Nikol Manning<\/strong>
\nVice Principal, Rosedale Middle School, Rosedale USD<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Shelly Triffin<\/strong>
\nAdministrator of Alternative Education, <\/i>Panama-Buena Vista Union School District<\/i><\/p>\n

Pictured left to right: Shelly Tiffin, Nikol Manning and Sara Williams<\/p>\n

.<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – SEPTEMBER 2022 – TRANSITIONS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_0922<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Kristen Angelo<\/strong>\u00a0
\nPrincipal, Lakeside Union School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr. Jocelyn Hively<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Standard School District<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Lauren Mawson<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Del Rio Elementary School, Rosedale Union School District<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jennifer Painter<\/strong>
\nInstructional Services Coordinator, Panama-Buena Vista Union School District<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Lori Slaven<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Taft City School District<\/i><\/p>\n

Pictured left to right: Lauren Mawson, Lori Slaven, Dr. Jocelyn Hively and Jennifer Painter.<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – BOARD MEMBER SHOWCASE – MAY 2022 – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_0522<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"\u2022 Dr. Val Park – West Kern President 2021-2022<\/strong>
\nDirector of Assessment, Curriculum and Technology
\nPanama-Buena Vista Union School District
\n<\/em>\u2022 Laura Orozco – West Kern Past-President 2021-2022<\/strong>
\nAssistant Superintendent, Bakersfield City School District
\n<\/i>\u2022 Leslie Garrison – West Kern President-Elect 2021-2022<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Fruitvale School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"\u2022 Lauren Mawson – West Kern Vice President & Ambassador 2021-2022<\/strong>
\nInstructional Services Coordinator
\nPanama-Buena Vista Union School District
\n<\/i>\u2022 Greg Adkins – West Kern Secretary 2021-2022<\/strong>\u00a0
\nPrincipal, Granite Point Elementary, Greenfield Union School District
\n<\/em>\u2022 Valerie Hudson – West Kern Treasurer 2021-2022<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Donald E. Subaru School, Lakeside Union School District<\/i><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"\u2022 Ty Bryson – West Kern VP of Legislative Action 2021-2022<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Lakeside Union School District
\n<\/em>\u2022 Mark Luque – West Kern Director 2021-2022<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Bakersfield City School District
\n<\/i>\u2022 Susan Denton – West Kern Director 2021-2022<\/strong>\u00a0
\nAcademic Improvement Specialist, Standard School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"\"\"\u2022 Richard Morosa – West Kern Director 2021-2022<\/strong>
\n\u00a0Principal, Wingland Elementary School, Standard School District
\n<\/i>\u2022 Dr. Jason Hodgson – Region 11 VP of Legislative Action<\/strong>\u00a0
\nSuperintendent, Taft Union High School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS – ALTERNATIVE ED – APRIL 2022 \u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Estela Jimenez<\/strong>\u00a0
\nPrincipal, Sunrise High School, Reef-Sunset USD
\n<\/em>When Estela was asked why she wanted to become a school administrator, she said she never imagined she would become an administrator, but during a time when most of our discipline issues stem from behavioral\/emotional challenges she realized that her counseling background came in very handy. She was fortunate enough to have mentors that didn’t just supervise her, but were willing to share their knowledge and expertise. The administrators she worked for encouraged her to go into administration. She chose to become part of ACSA for the networking and professional development opportunities. She also cleared her administrative credential through the ACSA program which was a wonderful experience and allowed her an opportunity to connect with local administrators. She said, “This school has been exceptionally difficult. Nevertheless, even in the most difficult times there’s a glimmer of hope every time I see one of my students improve. Sometimes, these accomplishments are small baby steps for them, but the fact that they keep going day in and say out gives me motivation to keep pushing through as well.”<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Elizabeth Norris<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, J.C. Montgomery, KCOE
\nElizabeth said she became an administrator to reach more students. She worked in alternative education at the start of her career and help those at-promise students reach their potential has been the driving force behind <\/i>her career choices. She chose to join ACSA because it’s a great way to network, to learn, and to stay up-to-date on policies. Her students were encouraged to apply for a race relations prize at Princeton University for their Stories with Style project. She said she is so proud that their voices and stories are reaching people across the country.<\/i><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – APRIL 2022 – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_0422<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022 Chelle Koerner<\/strong>\u00a0
\nDirector of Alternative and SPED, Taft Union High School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Sarita Arredondo<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Bessie E. Owens Primary, BCSD<\/i><\/p>\n

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KINGS – MARCH 2022 – bit.ly\/KingsRecognition_0322<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Whitney Nelson<\/strong>\u00a0
\nAssistant Principal, Pioneer Middle School, Hanford<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Sarah Streib<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Cinnamon Elementary School, Lemoore<\/i><\/p>\n

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KINGS – FEBRUARY 2022 – bit.ly\/KingsRecognition_0222<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022 Christina Gonzales<\/strong>\u00a0
\nPrincipal, Stratford Elementary School, Central Union School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Darin Parson<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Sierra Pacific High School, Hanford Joint Union High School District<\/i><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – FEBRUARY 2022 – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_0222<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"\u2022 Jasmine Basillious<\/strong>\u00a0
\nDirector of Curriculum & Instruction, Fruitvale School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Rayshell Fambrough<\/strong>
\nCoordinator, BCSD<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Susie Smith<\/strong>
\nInstructional Services Coordinator, Panama-Buena Vista USD<\/i><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – DECEMBER 2021 – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_1221<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022 Michelle Davidson<\/strong>\u00a0
\nAssistant Principal, BCSD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Tara Carr<\/strong>
\nVice Principal, LUSD<\/i><\/p>\n

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KINGS – NOVEMBER 2021 – bit.ly\/KingsHighlights_1121<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Courtney Coelho<\/strong>\u00a0
\nProgram Manager, Special Education, Kings County Office of Education<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Erin Portugal Revious<\/strong>
\nAssistant Principal, Liberty Middle School, Lemoore<\/i><\/p>\n

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KINGS – OCTOBER 2021 – bit.ly\/Kings_Highlights_1021<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022 Veronica Pelayo-Morales<\/strong>\u00a0
\nPrincipal, Armona Elementary School<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Cari Carlson<\/strong>
\nDirector of Student Services
\nReef-Sunset Unified School District<\/i><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – OCTOBER 2021 – SPECIAL EDUCATION – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_1021<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\u2022 Nikki Stiles<\/strong> – Assistant Director of Special Ed, BCSD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Kim Hoffman <\/strong>– Coordinator of Special Education, Fruitvale USD<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Melissa Ortiz <\/b>– Director of Support Services, Greenfield USD<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Tina Altergott <\/strong>– Director of Special Education, Rosedale USD<\/i><\/p>\n

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KINGS – SEPTEMBER 2021 – bit.ly\/Kings_Highlights_0921<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022 Rodney Brumit<\/strong>\u00a0
\nPrincipal, Lemoore High School<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Elizabeth Mendoza<\/strong>
\nDirector of Categorical Services
\nCorcoran Joint Union School District<\/i><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – SEPTEMBER 2021 – TRANSITIONS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_0921<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"\u2022 Laura Orozco<\/strong>\u00a0
\nAssistant Superintendent of Ed Services, BCSD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr. Jason Hodgson<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Taft Union High School District<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Greg Adkins<\/strong>
\nDirector of Innovation & Improvement, PBVUSD<\/i><\/p>\n

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KINGS\u00a0– MARCH 2021 – STUDENT SERVICES –\u00a0bit.ly\/KingsHighlights_<\/a>March2021<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022 Bobby Peters<\/strong>\u00a0
\nDirector of Educational Services
\nHanford Joint High School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Lucy Gomez<\/strong>
\nDirector of Curriculum and Instruction
\nHanford Elementary School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0INYO\/MONO MARCH 2021\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Gretchen Skrotzki, Ed.D.<\/strong>\u00a0
\nPrincipal, Bishop Elementary School
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Skrotzki was born in Bishop, but raised in Bakersfield. She returned to the Eastern Sierra eight years ago to become the Vice Principal of Bishop Elementary School. For the last three years, she has been the Principal of Bishop Elementary School. She never thought she would be “leading” a school through a pandemic with students on site since October 5, 2020. She is proud of Bishop Elementary’s teachers, staff, students, and families for helping keep on site learning occurring. In her spare time, you can often find Dr. Skrotzki reading, playing with her chocolate lab, spending time with her family and friends, and enjoying everything the Eastern Sierra has to offer.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0INYO\/MONO MARCH 2021\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Jennifer Wildman, Ed.D.<\/strong>\u00a0
\nSuperintendent, Mammoth Unified School District<\/em><\/p>\n

Jennifer has worked in education since 1986 in a variety of roles, including aide, general and special education teacher, literacy coach, principal, director, and assistant superintendent of educational services. She lives in Mammoth with her partner, Steph, and has two adult children, Caleb, who is a theater lighting designer, and Lindsey, who is a music teacher. She is thrilled to be in Mammoth, and although she doesn\u2019t ski, loves the outdoors, the people and the community!<\/p>\n

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WEST KERN\u00a0– MARCH 2021\u00a0–\u00a0bit.ly\/WKHighlights_March2021<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\" \"\"\u2022 Katie Russell<\/strong>\u00a0
\nSuperintendent,\u00a0Panama-Buena Vista USD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Amanda Stevens<\/strong>
\nVice Principal,\u00a0Rosedale USD<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS\u00a0–\u00a0FEBRUARY 2021 – STUDENT SERVICES –\u00a0bit.ly\/KingsHighlights_Feb2021<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022 Lisa Rodriguez<\/strong>\u00a0
\nDirector Student Services, KCOE
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Nicole Hester<\/strong>
\nDirector Student Support Services
\nPioneer Union Elementary School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN\u00a0–\u00a0FEBRUARY 2021\u00a0–\u00a0bit.ly\/WKHighlights_Feb2021<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"\u2022 Rosa Romero<\/strong>\u00a0
\nSuperintendent,\u00a0Richland School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Alfonso Ceja<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Longfellow Eleme\u00a0ntary School, BCSD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Shawna Wright<\/strong>
\nAssistant Principal,\u00a0Miller Elementary School, PBVUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN\u00a0–\u00a0DECEMBER 2020 – SUPERINTENDENTS\u00a0–\u00a0bit.ly\/W<\/a>KHighlights_Dec2020<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022 Sue Lemon<\/strong>\u00a0
\nSuperintendent, Rosedale UESD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Mark Luque<\/strong>
\nDeputy Superintendent, BCSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS\u00a0– NOVEMBER 2020 –\u00a0SMALL SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT\/PRINCIPALS\u00a0–\u00a0bit.ly\/Kings_<\/a>Highlights_1120<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Cynthia Marshall<\/strong>\"\"\"\"<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent\/Principal, Lakeside Union Elementary School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Cathlene Anderson<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent\/Principal, Kings River-Hardwick, Hanford<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – NOVEMBER 2020 – NEW PRINCIPALS –\u00a0bit.ly\/WK<\/a>Highlights_Nov2020<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"\u2022\u00a0Monica Hicks<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Stine Elementary School, PBVUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Michael Brasier<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Thompson Jr. High, PBVUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Erick Rouanzoin<\/strong>
\nPrincipal,\u00a0Fruitvale Jr. High School, Fruitvale School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022\u00a0Lynn McEntire<\/strong>
\nPrincipal,\u00a0College Heights Elementary School, BCSD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Gaylene Roberts<\/strong>
\nPrincipal,\u00a0SPED, KCSOS<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS\u00a0–\u00a0OCTOBER 2020 – LEARNING DIRECTOR\/COORDINATOR\u00a0–\u00a0bit.ly\/Kings_<\/a>Highlights_1020<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022\u00a0Raquel Alvarez<\/strong>
\nLearning Director, Parkview Middle School, Armona<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Michelle DeWees<\/strong>
\nLearning Coordinator, Island Elementary School, Lemoore<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN –\u00a0OCTOBER 2020 –\u00a0ACSA SUPPORT STAFF –\u00a0bit.ly\/WK_<\/a>Highlights_1020<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\u2022\u00a0David Tonini<\/strong>
\nExecutive Director, ACSA Region 11<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Kathy Forsythe<\/strong>
\nDirector of Communications, ACSA Region 11<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – SEPTEMBER 2020 – TRANSITIONS – bit.ly\/WKHighlights_Sept2020<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Leslie Garrison<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent,\u00a0<\/em>Fruitvale School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Kristina Treadwell<\/strong>
\nCoordinator,\u00a0<\/em>SELPA<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Tony Richardson<\/strong>
\nVice Principal,\u00a0<\/em>Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School<\/em>
\nSTEAM & Design Campus,\u00a0<\/em>BCSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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KINGS – MAY 2020\u00a0–\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/KC_Highlights_0520<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Sonia Gonzales
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Assistant Principal
\nLemoore Union High School<\/em><\/p>\n

]\n

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\u2022\u00a0Lance Dowd
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Assistant Principal
\nSierra Pacific High School,\u00a0Hanford<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – MAY 2020 –\u00a0bit.ly\/WK_Highlights_0520<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\" Dr. Blanca Cavazos<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Taft Union High School District
\n\u2022 Dr. Kevin Silberberg<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Panama-Buena Vista\u00a0USD
\n\u2022 Dr. Mary Westendorf<\/strong>
\nSuperintendent, Fruitvale School District<\/p>\n

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KINGS – APRIL 2020\u00a0–\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/KC_Highlights_0420<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022\u00a0Dave Whitmore
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Principal, John Muir Middle School, Corcoran<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2022\u00a0Robert Guzman
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Assistant Principal, Liberty Middle School. Lemoore<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"KINGS – MARCH 2020\u00a0–\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/KC_Highlights_0320<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Cindee Rael
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Coordinator of Curriculum, Assessment & Accountability
\n<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 Central Union School District<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0Christina Thull-Askins
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Curriculum & Instruction, Kings County Office of Ed<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"WEST KERN – MARCH 2020 –\u00a0bit.ly\/WKHighlights_March2020<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Jayme Huens<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Principal, SPED, KCSOS
\n<\/em>\u2022\u00a0Rebecca Ruiz<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Director of SPED, Panama-Buena Vista USD
\n<\/em>\u2022\u00a0Jennifer Adebowlae<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Director of SPED, Panama-Buena Vista USD
\n<\/em>\u2022\u00a0Holly Mell\u00a0<\/strong>(not pictured)<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Assistant Principal, SPED, KHSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"KINGS – FEBRUARY 2020\u00a0–\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/KC_Highlights_0220<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Rafaela Llamas
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Student Support Coordinator\/Principal<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Reef-Sunset<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0Aaron Haley
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Assistant\u00a0Principal<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Kit Carson Elementary School<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"WEST KERN – FEBRUARY 2020 –\u00a0bit.ly\/WKHighlights_Feb2020<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Mike Havens<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Area Administrator, BCSD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Julie Segura Padilla<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Ramon Garza Elementary School, BCSD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Dr. Jason Hodgson<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Director of Professional Development, Panama-Buena Vista USD
\n<\/em>\u2022 Richard Morosa<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Wingland Elementary School, Standard<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – DEC 2019 –\u00a0bit.ly\/WKHighlights_Dec2019<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Leslie Garrison<\/strong>
\nSpecially Funded Programs Administrator
\nFruitvale School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Dr. Valerie Park
\n<\/strong>Director of Assessment
\nCurriculum & Tech, Panama-Buena Vista USD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Valerie Garcia<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Donald E. Suburu, Lakeside<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"WEST KERN – NOVEMBER 2019 –\u00a0bit.ly\/WKHighlights_Nov2019<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jennifer Long
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Principal, Standard Elementary School
\n<\/em>\u2022 Lauren Mawson<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Curriculum Coordinator, Panama-Buena Vista USD<\/em>
\n\u2022 Kevin Tallon<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Principal, Wasco Union High School<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"WEST KERN – OCTOBER 2019 –\u00a0bit.ly\/WKHighlights_Oct2019<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Gary McCloskey<\/strong>
\nArea Administrator, BCSD
\n\u2022 Angie Bertran Harris<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Richardson Center\/DHOH Program, KCSOS
\n\u2022 Patrick Acosta<\/strong>
\nAssistant Principal, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, WUESD
\n\u2022 Shelly Tiffin<\/strong>
\nInstructional Services Coordinator, Panama-Buena Vista USD
\n

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\"\"WEST KERN – SEPTEMBER 2019 –\u00a0bit.ly\/2lZfp8o<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jennifer Mykytiuk<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Curriculum & Special Programs Coordinator<\/em>
\n\u2022 Dr. Jazmine Frias<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Principal, Williams Elementary, BCSD<\/em>
\n\u2022 Joaquin Elcano<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Director of Student Services, LUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – APRIL 2019 –\u00a0bit.ly\/2G2rKAw<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022\u00a0Danny Arellano
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Principal,\u00a0<\/em>WUESD<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2022\u00a0Rocio Mu\u00f1oz
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Assistant Superintendent Ed. Services,\u00a0<\/em>RUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2022\u00a0Laura Orozco
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Area Administrator,\u00a0<\/em>BCSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – MARCH 2019 –\u00a0bit.ly\/2UoWxPO<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022\u00a0Susanna Rios
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Principal,\u00a0<\/em>Bakersfield City School District<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0Antwan Miller
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Vice Principal,\u00a0<\/em>Kern County Superintendent of Schools<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0Heidi Witcher
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Assistant Superintendent\/Principal,\u00a0<\/em>BUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – FEBRUARY 2019 –\u00a0http.\/\/bit.ly\/2EjfIIi<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Dr. Hana Suleiman
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Principal<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Greenfield Union School District<\/em>
\n\u2022 Shirdon Prince
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Principal Alt. Ed.<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Kern County Superintendent of Schools<\/em>
\n\u2022 Dr. Jocelyn Hively
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Director of Student Support Services<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Standard School District, Bakersfield<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – DECEMBER 2018 –\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Rafd5e<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Janet Bianco<\/strong>
\nPrincipal, Almondale Elementary School<\/em>
\nRosedale Union School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Patrick Calley<\/strong>
\nPrincipal<\/em>
\nPanama Buena-Vista Union School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Margaret Gallegos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Area Administrator<\/em>
\nBakersfield City School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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WEST KERN – NOVEMBER 2018 –\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/2qvOSic<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Kim Carlson<\/strong>\u00a0(left)
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Director of Human Services<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Fruitvale School District<\/em>
\n\u2022 Stacey Stansberry\u00a0<\/strong>(center)
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Director of Education Technology<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Taft Union High School District
\n\u2022 Sharon Dunn<\/strong>\u00a0(right)
\nPrincipal
\nLoudon Elementary
\nPanama Buena-Vista\u00a0Union School District
\n\u2022 Marilyn Strongin<\/strong>\u00a0(not pictured)
\nPrincipal, James Curran Middle School
\nBakersfield City School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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HOMEGROWN KINGS COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS
\n<\/strong>In January 2019 Kings Charter initiated their “Homegrown” Member Recognition Program.\u00a0Three administrators whose roots are in Kings County are recognized each month.\u00a0
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MARCH – 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022\u00a0Valerie Botello<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Principal, Jamison High School and Lemoore Adult School<\/em>
\nTELL US ABOUT YOUR “HOMEGROWN” JOURNEY TO BECOMING AN ADMINISTRATOR IN KINGS COUNTY.
\n<\/strong>I went to school at Central Union Elementary from kindergarten through eighth grade. After Central I went to Lemoore High School. From Lemoore High I went on to West Hills and transferred to Fresno State. I received my BA in Liberal Studies from Fresno State, as well as my Mild Moderate SPED credential. After Fresno State I went to CSU Bakersfield where I received my Masters in Educational Administration. While completing my BA I worked as a SPED aide for Pioneer Middle School. During my last semester of the program I began substitute teaching. As soon as I graduated with my BA I began teaching SPED at Lemoore High School (LHS). I taught at LHS for\u00a0six years before I left to begin my journey as an administrator. I started my admin career as a Program Specialist for Visalia Unified (VUSD). I left VUSD to return to LHS and work as an assistant principal. I am now serving as the principal of Jamison High School and Lemoore Adult School.
\nWHY DID YOU JOIN ACSA?
\n<\/strong>I joined ACSA to network with other administrators.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Rebecca Villa<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Director, Early Childhood Education<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Kings County Office of Education<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Veronica Pelayo-Morales<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Principal, Armona Union Elementary School<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

FEBRUARY – 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Michelle Cano<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Learning Coordinator, Island Union Elementary School District<\/em>
\nTELL US ABOUT YOUR “HOMEGROWN” JOURNEY TO BECOMING AN ADMINISTRATOR IN KINGS COUNTY.<\/strong>
\nI attended kindergarten at Monroe Elementary School in the Hanford Elementary School District. From 1st through 8th grades I attended St. Rose McCarthy School, a private school in Hanford. During my high school\u00a0years, I went to Hanford High School. My college years were spent at Fresno Pacific University where I also received my master’s degree in educational administration, as well as my administrative credential. I will be completing my\u00a0eighth year at Island this June.
\nWHY DID YOU JOIN ACSA?<\/strong>
\nThe reason I joined ACSA was to reap the benefits of belonging to a professional organization. The value of networking with other school administrators, as well as the professional development events that are offered by ACSA are truly beneficial to my personal and professional growth as a school leader.<\/p>\n

\u2022 David Whitmore<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Principal, John Muir Middle School<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Corcoran Joint Union School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Silvia Maldonado
\n<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Vice-Principal, Activities\/ASB Director<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Avenal High School<\/em>
\nTELL US ABOUT YOUR “HOMEGROWN” JOURNEY TO BECOMING AN ADMINISTRATOR IN KINGS COUNTY<\/strong>
\nMy educational journey began at Kettleman City Elementary School where I completed my elementary and middle school education. After promotion from middle school I attended Avenal High School\u00a0and graduated as a proud Buccaneer.\u00a0I attended West Hills College for two years then transferred to Fresno State University, where I received my BA in Liberal Arts. I was hired by Reef-Sunset Unified School District upon my graduation from Fresno State. My first teaching job was at Kettleman City Elementary School, where I taught first grade for 15 years.\u00a0My administrative credential work was completed through Tulare County Office of Education. I am currently the Vice-Principal, Activities\/ASB Director at Avenal High School. I am in my 3rd year at Avenal High.
\nWHY DID YOU JOIN ACSA?<\/strong>
\nI joined ACSA because it is a great association that keeps me abreast OF all aspects of the education field.\u00a0It also provides valuable networking opportunities for me to be informed of all the great things colleagues throughout the area are doing at their sites and districts.<\/p>\n

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JANUARY – 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Nichole Mendes<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Assistant Principal, Hanford West High School<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Hanford Joint Union High School District<\/em>
\nTELL US ABOUT YOUR “HOMEGROWN” JOURNEY TO BECOMING AN ADMINISTRATOR IN KINGS COUNTY<\/strong>
\nI was born and raised in Hanford, attended Pioneer when it was K-8, went on to graduate from Hanford High School in 1992, then on to Kings River College and transferring to CSU Stanislaus. I returned to my roots in 2000. The next year I was fortunate to obtain a PE position at Hanford West and have remained in HJUHSD since. I was a PE teacher and basketball coach for 16 years and as much as I enjoyed helping students and student athletes work toward reaching their physical and academic goals, I felt a calling to work in a capacity of greater leadership, that had the ability to reach multiple students and programs. I attended the Fresno Pacific University administrative program and was hired as a learning director for Hanford West in the 2015-16 school year. I am currently the assistant principal at Hanford West.
\nWHY DID YOU JOIN ACSA?<\/strong>
\nI joined ACSA for the many opportunities it allows a growing administrator \u2014 the ability to network, conferences, workshops, etc., as well as the professional liability protections.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fred Guerrero<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Principal, Reef Sunset Middle School<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Reef Sunset Unified School District<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"\u2022 Robert Guzman<\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Assistant Principal, Liberty Middle School<\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Lemoore Union Elementary School District<\/em><\/p>\n

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