Nominations open for ACSA / NASS Exemplary Woman in Education Award
Who : Rhonda Morgan
Job : Educational Services Associate II
Favorite food :
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Women ’ s leadership celebrated at Spring WLN event
The ACSA Regions 2-4 Annual Spring Women ’ s Leadership Network Event has become one of the north state ’ s biggest and best one-day celebrations . There ’ s always an important guest speaker , and it ’ s an evening to celebrate Outstanding Women Leader award recipients .
OWLs this year are Nevada JUHSD Superintendent Louise Bennicoff Johnson , Region 2 ; retired assistant superintendent and former state ACSA President Lillie Campbell , Region 3 ; and Konocti USD Superintendent Donna Becnel , Region 4 . Each has a remarkable history in public education .
Johnson began her career at Temple City and Corcoran high schools , teaching chemistry , geology and physics . She always enjoyed going the extra mile for students , coaching Academic Decathlon teams , leading Yosemite trips , advising science club , and leading the local chapter of California Interscholastic Federation . Her first principalship was at Bret Harte Elementary School in Corcoran . She moved into district administration in 1996 as K-12 director of curriculum and instruction for Dinuba USD , where she was later promoted to assistant superintendent , overseeing all aspects of the instructional program and
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human resources .
In early 2004 , she took her first superintendency in Konocti USD , where she was heralded for a significant increase in student achievement and new programs for students with disabilities and English learners . From there , she moved to superintendent in Ripon USD and then on to Nevada Joint Union High School District . Throughout her career she has been recognized for building strong leadership teams and engaging communities .
Campbell has been a mentor to many administrators throughout her long and distinguished career . She was selected for the OWL award for her grace , style and persuasive insistence that women take calculated risks and push through barriers . She readily identifies young administrators and serves as a guide and advisor to them as they pursue excellence in their own careers .
She has led by example by breaking through glass ceilings at all levels as an African-American woman . Campbell has been a teacher , principal , director , assistant superintendent , board member , and board
president . She has been an active ACSA member , holding nearly all leadership positions .
Although retired , Campbell is the state ACSA Member Services Recruitment Team member for Region 3 and attends nearly all of the region ’ s events – not because it is her assignment , but because she truly cares about promoting ACSA and recruiting exceptional administrators .
In the five years Becnel has been superintendent of Konocti USD , she has exemplified the highest levels of educational leadership . She has taken on a challenging district in one of the poorest counties in California and raised both expectations and educational outcomes for students , staff and families . Becnel nurtures a growth mindset environment in her district , particularly with women administrators , and provides her staff with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement .
She has been a champion for ACSA in both her district and the local Lake County Charter . At a time when participation in the charter was waning , she took on the role of treasurer and has held that position for the past five years . Becnel encourages her administrators to be involved , as evidenced by the Region 4 past-president , president and vice-president all being members of her staff . She is celebrated for her ability to rally staff to attend leadership forums , membership events and the ACSA 1234 North State Conference .
Don ’ t miss this opportunity to recognize these remarkable women leaders .
Another remarkable woman is this year ’ s special guest speaker , Anese Cavanaugh , author of “ Contagious Culture : Show Up , Set the Tone , and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives .” As a leading voice on intention , energy and presence in leadership and culture , Cavanaugh helps people unlock greater leadership potential , collaborate more inspiringly , create more openly , intuit more bravely , and lead more joyfully and effectively .
The WLN Event is set for April 23 , 5-8 p . m . at the McClellan Conference Center , near Sacramento . Sponsors for the evening include Ray Morgan Company Document Technology Solutions , Brandman University , Fagen Friedman and Fulfrost LLP , and Atkinson , Andelson , Loya , Ruud and Romo , Law Corp . Seating is limited , and the deadline to register is April 13 or when filled . Contact Patches Kolb at 1 ( 916 ) 286-5103 or patches . kolb @ gcccharters . org .
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• Middle Grades Principal of the Year : Manuel Nunez , principal , Seaside Middle School , Monterey Peninsula Unified School District , Region 10 .
• Elementary Principal of the Year : Beverly Hayes , principal , Olivewood Elementary , National School District , Region 18 .
• Central Office Administrator of the Year : Jennifer Williams , executive director Administrative Services , Fullerton Joint Union High School District , Region 17 .
• Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year : Katie Salo , assistant principal , Mt . Carmel High School , Poway Unified School District , Region 18 .
• Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year , Shane Hulin , assistant principal , Sinclear Elementary School , Ceres Unified School District , Region 7 .
• Classified Leader of the Year : Tamara Neely , director , Classified Professional Learning , Fresno Unified School District , Region 9 .
• Confidential Employee of the Year : Marlene Moreno , administrative assistant to the County Superintendent , Tulare
County Office of Education , Region 11 .
• Personnel / Human Resources Administrator of the Year : Steven Hovey , chief personnel officer / associate superintendent , Riverside County Office of Education , Region 19 .
• Adult Education Administrator of the Year : Rocky Bettar , director of Adult Education / Career Preparation , Rowland Unified School District , Region 15 .
• Career Technical Education Administrator of the Year : Rhonda Buss , director of Secondary Schools , ABC Unified School District , Region 14 .
• Special Education Administrator of the Year : Charity Plaxton-Hennings , director of Mental Health and Psychological Services , Secondary Special Education , Riverside Unified School District , Region 19 .
• Superintendent / Principal of the Year : Natalie Miller , superintendent / principal , Latrobe Union Elementary School District , Region 2 .
• Business Services Administrator of the Year : Sheldon Smith , assistant superintendent , San Luis Obispo County Office of Education , Region 13 .
• Student Services Administrator of the Year : Cynthia Guerrero , director , Child , Welfare and Attendance , Huntington
Beach City School District , Region 17 .
• Curriculum and Instruction Administrator of the Year : David Bowling , assistant superintendent , Curriculum and Instruction , Wasco Union Elementary School District , Region 11 .
• Continuation / Educational Options Administrator of the Year : Amos Nugent III , principal , Community Collaborative Charter School ( CCCS ) North Sacramento , Gateway Community Charters , Region 3 .
• Professor of Education of the Year :
Keith Larick , doctoral program chair , Brandman University , Region 3 .
• Retired Administrator of the Year : Steve Bailey , Region 13 .
• Technology Administrator of the Year : Phil Benfield , director , Information Systems Center , Santa Clara County Office of Education , Region 8 .
Information about the ACSA Awards program can be found on the website at www . acsa . org / awards .
Nominations open for ACSA / NASS Exemplary Woman in Education Award
ACSA is currently seeking nominations of outstanding female education leaders for the ACSA / NASS Exemplary Woman in Education Award , to be presented at the 2018 Women in School Leadership Forum in Newport Beach , Sept . 26-28 .
The nominee should serve as a role model for other women and demonstrate :
• A passion for the profession .
• A commitment to grow and develop others ( by seeking mentors and by becoming a mentor to others ).
• A demonstrated desire to give back through public and / or community service .
• Advocacy for the value of school administrators and contributes to the improvements of the profession .
• Nominee must be an ACSA member to qualify .
An online nomination form is available at www . acsa . org / womensaward . Nomination deadline is Aug . 17 . Please contact Emily Agpoon , ACSA Awards Coordinator , with any questions . For more information on the Women in School Leadership Forum , go to www . acsa . org / womensforum .
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This series introduces ACSA staff to members . These are the people working tirelessly for you each and every day .
Who : Rhonda Morgan
Job : Educational Services Associate II
Rhonda handles one-day workshops and mock interviews out of ACSA ’ s Ontario office .
Favorite food :
Rhonda had difficulty choosing between tacos , sushi and Rocky Road ice cream , so she said she ’ d take a taco filled with sushi and Rocky Road ice cream sauce .
ACSA . We work for you .