NEWS RELEASE
LAS VIRGENES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Contact Person: Rose M.K. Dunn, Ed.D., ACSA Region 13, President
Association of California School Administrators Region 13
Administrators of the Year
The Association of California School Administrators, Region 13, which represents the counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Northern Los Angeles County is delighted to announce their Administrators of the Year awardees for the 2019-2020 school year. The award winners are:
Superintendent, Dr. Craig Helmstedter, Ocean View Elementary District
Central Office Administrator, Ashley Wenter, Las Virgenes Unified School District
Human Resources Administrator, Bree Valla, Lompoc Unified School District
Business Services Administrator, Janet Penanhoat, Oxnard Elementary District
Curriculum and Instruction Administrator, Christine Schieferle, Santa Paula Unified School District
Student Services Administrator, Cynthia Frutos, Ventura Unified School District
Special Education Administrator, Jestin St Peter, Hope School District.
Middle School Principal, Kelly Osborne, Orcutt Unified School District
Elementary Principal, Kate McInerney, Orcutt Unified School District
Secondary Co-Administrator, Christina Harrison, Conejo Unified School District
Adult Education Administrator, Carolyn Vang-Walker, Ventura Unified School District
Continuation/Education Options Administrator, Dr. Robin Gillette, Santa Paula Unified School District
Professor of Education, Dr. Andrea Norton, California Polytechnic State University, SLO
Retired Administrator, Michael Tapia, Retired. Ventura Unified School District
The banquet to honor all award winners will take place on May 1, 2020, 5 pm at the Ventura Marriott. Tickets will be on sale starting March 1, 2020.
MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATORS
- Support California’s educational leaders;
- Ensure all students have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel; and
- Champion public education.
CORE VALUES
- Public education – Strengthening of democracy through public education
- Leadership – Belief in the importance of leadership and integrity
- Service – Commitment to supporting administrators and serving students
- Unity and Diversity – Belief in inclusiveness and a unified purpose
- Continuous Improvement – Always striving to be better and causing positive change
- Enjoyment – Enjoyment in working together and celebrating the profession