To Our Readers
ACSA Executive Director
Wesley Smith
Relationships form the basis for effectively
communicating the importance of education
Director of Communications
Communication and advocacy are about relationships and how
you inspire others to bring about change that makes life better for our
students, parents, the community and our profession. In the work we
do to advocate for students and promote their success, there is no more
important dynamic than building quality relationships and interactions with those around us.
Naj Alikhan
Editor
London Roberts
Design/Layout
Stephen D. Long
Production Coordinator
Emily Senecal
Board of Directors
President
Ralph Gómez Porras
President-Elect
Lisa Gonzales
Vice President
Holly Edds
Vice President for
Legislative Action
Linda Kaminski
Past President
Tom Armelino
Directors
Eric Andrew, Mauricio Arellano, Randy Bangs,
Angel Barrett, Ana L. Boyenga, Jonathon
Brunson, Daryl Camp, Katherine Castleberry,
Craig Helmstedter, Linda Hutcherson, Andrew
Ishibashi, Darrien Johnson, Peter Johnson,
Sue Kaiser, Jon LeDoux, Robert Martinez,
Mary O’Neil Grace, Elsbeth Prigmore, Rob
Stockberger, Craig Wheaton, Den