Congratulations to our 2023 Region 7 Award Winners!
Superintendent of the Year
Dana Trevethan – Superintendent – Turlock USD
Secondary Principal of the Year
Greg Diaz – Principal, Riverbank High School – Riverbank USD
Middle Grades Principal of the Year
Scott Nicotero – Principal, Avery Middle School – Vallecito Union SD
Elementary Principal of the Year
Dr. Joanna O’Brien – Principal, Woodrow Elementary School – Sylvan Union SD
Central Office Administrator of the Year – County/District
Brad Goudeau – Associate Superintendent, Educational Services – Modesto City Schools
Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year
Nate Diamantine – Assistant Principal, Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet – Ceres USD
Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year
Phuc Pham-Goulart – Assistant Principal, Modesto High School – Modesto City Schools
Classified Leader of the Year
Scott Richardson – Director, Maintenance & Operations – Turlock USD
Confidential Employee of the Year
Cheryl Crawford – Administrative Assistant/Office Manager – Turlock USD
Personnel/Human Resources Administrator of the Year
Fernando Ureno – Director of Human Resources – Turlock USD
Adult Education Administrator of the Year
Antony Little – Director of Alternative Education – Modesto City Schools
Career Technicial Administrator of the Year
Pam Knapp – Director, College and Career Readiness – San Joaquin COE
Special Education Administrator of the Year
Ericka Tschantz , Director of Special Education – Turlock USD
Business Services Administrator of the Year
Myra “Lizett” Aguilar – Assistant Superintendent of Business Services – Sylvan Union SD
Student Services Administrator of the Year
Danielle Hinkle – Senior Director, Student Support Services – Modesto City Schools
Curriculum & Instruction Administrator of the Year
Kathy Griggs – Director of Educational Services – Calaveras USD
Continuation/Educational Options Administrator of the Year
Linda Stubbs – Principal, Argus/Endeavor High School – Ceres USD
Professor of Education
Dr. David Viss – Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services – Ceres USD
Retired Administrator of the Year (Volunteer Service to ACSA)
Barbara McCleskey – Retired Administrator – RAC
Technology Administrator of the Year
Ashley Grim – Coordinator, Educational Services – Ceres USD
Valuing Diversity
Contessa Pelfrey – Superintendent – Jamestown SD
Partners in Educational Excellence
Legacy Health Endowment/EMC Health Foundation
Bob Price Distinguished Service Award
Jeff Winfield – Superintendent – Soulsbyville SD
Bill Ullom Award
Christine Facella – Superintendent – Riverbank USD
Elementary Board Member of the Year
Lori Carlson – Board Clerk – Turlock USD
High School Board Member of the Year
Steve Abercrombie – Board President – Tracy USD