{"id":3773,"date":"2026-02-28T12:18:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/7\/?p=3773"},"modified":"2026-03-28T16:56:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:56:42","slug":"and-the-awards-go-to-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/regions.acsa.org\/7\/and-the-awards-go-to-2\/","title":{"rendered":"And The Awards Go To…"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are proud to announce the 2026 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 1st 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Dr. Michelle Rodriguez \u2013 Superintendent of Schools – Stockton USD<\/p>\n

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

Karen Sells – Principal, Sonora High School \u2013 Sonora Union High SD<\/p>\n

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

Kristi Cody \u2013 Principal, Prescott Jr. High \u2013 Stanislaus Union SD<\/p>\n

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

Kristin Lilly-Porter – Principal, Samuel Vaughn Elementary School \u2013 Ceres USD<\/p>\n

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

Michael Rich \u2013 Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development \u2013 Modesto City Schools<\/p>\n

Secondary Co-Administrator<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wendi Cook – Assistant Principal, John H. Pitman High School \u2013 Turlock USD<\/p>\n

Middle Grades Co-Administrator<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucia Hernandez \u2013 Assistant Principal, Blaker-Kinser Junior High School \u2013 Ceres USD<\/p>\n

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

Marielena Zuniga – Vice Principal, James Marshall Elementary School \u2013 Modesto City Schools<\/p>\n

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

Angelica Cazares – Director of Child Nutrition \u2013 Ceres USD<\/p>\n

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

Randon Jones \u2013 Office Manager, Ceres High School \u2013 Ceres USD<\/p>\n

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

Aggie Christensen – Division Director – Human Resources \u2013 San Joaquin COE<\/p>\n

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

Carly Sexton \u2013 Director II, Workforce Development \u2013 San Joaquin COE<\/p>\n

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

Rachelle Barkus \u2013 Senior Director, Educational Options \u2013 Modesto City Schools<\/p>\n

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

Angela Durossette \u2013 Program Specialist \u2013 Ceres USD<\/p>\n

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

Carmel Portillo \u2013 Superintendent\/Principal \u2013 Belleview School District<\/p>\n

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

Dr. Kristi Britton – Assistant Superintendent of Business Services \u2013 Ceres USD<\/p>\n

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

Kristina Smith \u2013 Director of Student Support Services \u2013 Calaveras COE<\/p>\n

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

Heidi Nunes – Senior Director, Early Childhood Education \u2013 Modesto City Schools<\/p>\n

Continuation\/Educational Options Administrator<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Doug Silva \u2013 Director I, County Operated Schools and Programs – San Joaquin COE<\/p>\n

Professor of Education<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lisa Reece \u2013 Teachers College of San Joaquin – San Joaquin COE<\/p>\n

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

Mark Fabela \u2013 Director of Technology \u2013 Sylvan Union SD<\/p>\n

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

John Acha – Director of Secondary Education and CTE \u2013 Turlock USD<\/p>\n

Partners In Educational Excellence<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuolumne JPA<\/p>\n

Bob Price Distinguished Service Award<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Sheri Coburn, RN, RCSN – Retired Administrator \u2013 San Joaquin COE<\/p>\n

Bill Ullom Award<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Deborah Rowe \u2013 Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources \u2013 Sylvan Union SD<\/p>\n

Board of Trustees<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Empire Union School Board – Loretta Stein, Board President; \u00a0Carole Dovichi, \u00a0Board Clerk; Doug Bentley, Trustee; Bob McDonough, Trustee; Gina Smith, Trustee<\/p>\n

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