Region 5 recognized this year’s outstanding administrators at their annual Celebration of Leadership, April 18, 2024 at the Basque Cultural Center.
2024 Administrators of the Year
Elementary Principal
Douglas Garriss, Audubon Elementary School San Mateo-Foster City SD
High School Principal
Sharimar Balisi Manalang, Abraham Lincoln High School SFUSD
Business Services
Dr. William Eger, Chief Business Officer Ravenswood City SD
Curriculum & Instruction
Hans Barber, Assistant Superintendent Ed. Services & Human Resources San Carlos SD
Valuing Diversity
Diego Perez Canelo, Coordinator of Communications San Mateo-Foster City SD
Special Education
Dr. Holly A Wade, Director of Special Education San Mateo UHSD
Central Office
Ana de Arce, Assistant Superintendent of PK-8 Schools SFUSD
Superintendent
Dr. John Baker, Superintendent Redwood City SD
George Hurley Outstanding Service Award
Diego Ochoa, Superintendent, San Mateo-Foster City School District
Special Recognition Award
Lori Allred, Executive Associate, Association of California School Administrators