We are proud to announce the 2025 ACSA Award Winners, whose outstanding leadership and dedication to education have made a significant impact in our community. This year’s honorees include school administrators, school board trustees, and a community partner, all of whom have demonstrated unwavering commitment to enhancing the educational experience for our students and supporting the growth of our schools. They will be recognized for their achievements on May 2nd at our Region 7 Annual Spring Conference in South Lake Tahoe. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these exceptional leaders for their tireless work and invaluable community partnership.
Board of Trustees
Stanislaus Union School Board – Gricelda Garcia, Board President; John Casselberry Jr., Board Clerk; Michele Wolf, Trustee; Michael Tognotti, Trustee; Susan Elliott, Trustee
Elementary Co-Administrator
Maggie Hartung, Assistant Principal – Sinclear Elementary School – Ceres USD
Elementary Principal
Sarah Hayes, Principal – Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School – Stanislaus Union SD
Middle Grades Principal
Matthew Hutsell, Principal – Blaker-Kinser Junior High – Ceres USD
Secondary Co-Administrator
Patrick Rodden, Assistant Principal – Thomas Downey High School – Modesto City Schools
Secondary Principal
Mary La Rosa, Principal – Emilie J. Ross Middle School – Hughson USD
Classified Leader
Michael Maaske, Director of Nutrition Services – Sylvan Union SD
Confidential Employee
Antoinette Chambers, Executive Secretary to the Board of Education – Modesto City Schools
Technology
Donna Williamson, Division Director Codestack – San Joaquin COE
Career Tech
Nicole Gravette, Director, Career Technical Education – Amador County USD
Adult Education
Jessica Dorris, Director of Curriculum & Instruction – Calaveras COE
Special Education
Mandy Carranza, Coordinator of Special Education – Turlock USD
Student Services Administrator
Sharon Carter, Director of MTSS – Ceres USD
Personnel/Human Resources
Melissa Truelock, Director of Human Resources – Calaveras COE
Curriculum & Instruction
Tiffany Davenport, Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services/Special Education Services -Empire Union SD
Central Office Administrator
Mark Herbst, Associate Superintendent, Student Support Services – Modesto City Schools
Valuing Diversity
Dr. Dwight Rogers, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Family Engagement – Stockton USD
Partners In Educational Excellence
Letters to Santa Charity – Turlock USD
Retired Administrator
Barbara Magpusao, Retired – ACSA Charter (RAC) Region 7
Superintendent/Principal
Beverly (Bev) Boone, Superintendent/Principal – Oak View Elementary SD
Superintendent
Dr. Troy Brown, San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools – San Joaquin COE
Bob Price Distinguished Service Award
Jennifer Backman, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services – Stanislaus Union SD
Bill Ullom Award
Dr. Sara Noguchi, Superintendent – Modesto City Schools