{"id":413,"date":"2014-08-04T19:33:49","date_gmt":"2014-08-04T19:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T20:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:26:24","slug":"about-region-6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/6\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Region 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

ACSA Region 6 represents School Administrators from Alameda and Contra Costa counties. ACSA\u00a0serves educational leaders in the pursuit of equity and excellence to meet the diverse needs of all California students. Region 6 has local charters that meet regularly to support administrators in our region.<\/p>\n

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ACSA Region 6 Administrator of the Year Awards 2026<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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CONGRATULATIONS!<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Region 6 Nominees & Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click for Video Announcement<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Superintendent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adam Clark, Mt. Diablo USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Zack Larsen, Fremont USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Janet Schulze, Pittsburg USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Secondary Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kevin Ahern, San Ramon Valley USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Steve Amaro, Liberty UHSD<\/em><\/p>\n

Clark Conover, Livermore Valley JUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

Rocquel Colbert, West Contra Costa USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Kelly Cooper, Mt. Diablo USD<\/em><\/p>\n

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Middle Grades Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matt Burnham, West Contra Costa USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Kerry Cusack, Martinez USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Marco Lopez, Pleasanton USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Nicole Sandoval, San Lorenzo USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Danielle Winford, Pittsburg USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Elementary Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kyle Anderson, Byron USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Stella Castillo, New Haven USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Thomas Fletcher, Livermore Valley JUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

Delnaz Hosseini, Castro Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Osi Juergens, San Ramon Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Kathleen Koontz, Mt. Diablo USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Jeanette McNeil, San Leandro USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Stephanie Sanchez, West Contra Costa USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Bethannee Witczak, Dublin USD (Region 6 Winner)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Central Office Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jawan Eldridge, West Contra Costa USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Kathryn Fireman, Mt. Diablo USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Anika Hardy, Alameda COE <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Kathrine Ingalls, Antioch USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Zetta Reicker, San Ramon Valley USD
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Secondary Co-Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tracy Fields, Castro Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Jami Greer, Acalanes UHSD<\/em><\/p>\n

Jason Krikava, Martinez USD<\/em><\/p>\n

DarVisa Marshall, Antioch USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Natalie Moreno, Pittsburg USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Daniel Musselman, Livermore Valley JUSD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Anthony Pava, New Haven USD<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Middle Grades Co-Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stephen Anderson, San Ramon Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Adria Ibarra, San Ramon Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Blair Krug, West Contra Costa USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Michelle Seugling, Livermore Valley JUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

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Elementary Co-Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sheri Bennett, San Ramon Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Erika Brown, Dublin USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Jessica Erickson, Antioch USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Julie France, Brentwood USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Lisa Jako, West Contra Costa USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Edmund Perryman, Mt. Diablo USD<\/em><\/p>\n

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Classified Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aaron Ackerman, Castro Valley USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

John McTear, Oakley ESD<\/em><\/p>\n

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Confidential Employee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emily Cooper, Brentwood USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Tiffany McIver, Contra Costa COE<\/em><\/p>\n

Krista Richey, Castro Valley USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Personnel Human Resources Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dustin Gacherieu, Castro Valley USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Melanie Jones, San Ramon Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Erin Roberts, Oakley ESD<\/em><\/p>\n

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Adult Education Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lisa Gonzalves, Fremont USD (Region 6 Winner)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Career Technical Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leslie Marley, Contra Costa COE<\/em><\/p>\n

Jessica Petrilli, West Contra Costa USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Suzanne Smith, Tri-Valley ROP <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Special Education Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Doris Kwok Dellenback, Castro Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Justine Melendez, Brentwood USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Jessica Phillips, Mt. Diablo USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Olivia Rangel, Alameda COE <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Business Services Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anca Buzatu, Castro Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Tracy Dreher, Livermore Valley JUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

Dina Stewart, Liberty UHSD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Student Services Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tracie Christmas, Livermore Valley JUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

Phung Lai, Castro Valley USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Kelly Mackey, Byron USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Emily Nathan, San Leandro USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Rosie Reid, Mt. Diablo USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Curriculum & Instruction Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Connor, Livermore Valley JUSD<\/em><\/p>\n

Mikey McKelvey, New Haven USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Jan Rogenski, Walnut Creek SD<\/em><\/p>\n

Natasha Thomas, Antioch USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Kristy Warren, Contra Costa COE<\/em><\/p>\n

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Continuation\/Ed Options Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessica Goode, Alameda COE<\/em><\/p>\n

Edith Jordan-McCormick, West Contra Costa USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Coleen Martin, Mt. Diablo USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Patty O\u2019Malley, Martinez USD<\/em><\/p>\n

Stephanie Palmeri Farias, Fremont USD<\/em><\/p>\n

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Retired Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Richard Lloyd <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Nadine Rosenzweig<\/em><\/p>\n

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Technology Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laurie Wong Roberts, West Contra Costa USD (Region 6 Winner)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Valuing Diversity Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zetha Nobles, New Haven USD <\/em><\/strong>(Region 6 Winner)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Partners in Educational Excellence Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castro Valley Arts Foundation (Region 6 Winner)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Robert E Kelly Award <\/strong><\/p>\n

Vivienne Paratore, Castro Valley USD (Region 6 Winner)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ACSA State Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ferd Kiesel Memorial Distinguished Service Award <\/strong><\/p>\n

(Winner to be selected by State ACSA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maurice Ghysels, Pleasanton USD<\/em><\/p>\n

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*Region winners who are ACSA members will be finalists in their category for state ACSA Administrators of the Year. Winners will be announced on April 20 and recognized at the annual Leadership Summit in November in Chula Vista.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SAVE THE DATE: Region 6 will be celebrating all of these administrators on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the San Ramon Marriott.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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AOY 2026 list for Announcement 2.17.26<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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