PLACERVILLE, Ca. (Dina Gentry, EDCOE) — March 13, 2023
On March 10, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 2 hosted a gala at the Catta Verdera Country Club in Lincoln, celebrating Region 2 Administrators of the Year. ACSA Region 2 represents educational leaders from the Northern California counties of Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, and Yuba. Several administrators from the local El Dorado Chapter were recognized. “The educational leaders recognized here tonight demonstrate an authentic commitment to students of El Dorado County and beyond,” expressed Dr. Ed Manansala, El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools. “I’m honored to work alongside this distinguished group of educators who exemplify a steadfast focus on excellent service for others.”
Awards were presented to the following El Dorado County administrators:
Category: Adult Education Administrator – Carey Buchanan, Principal, Charter Alternative Programs, El Dorado County Office of Education
Category: Business Services Administrator – Tara Clark, Chief Business Official, Pollock Pines Elementary School District
Category: Confidential Employee – Rachel Chaloux, Program Assistant, Human Resources, El Dorado County Office of Education
Category: Continuation/Educational Options Administrator – Michael Gillespie, Executive Director, Charter Alternative Programs, El Dorado County Office of Education
Category: Middle Grades Principal – Mary Beal, Principal, Herbert Green Middle School, Mother Lode Union School District
Category: Sam LaCara Administrator – Ron Carruth, Superintendent, El Dorado Union High School District
ACSA is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the United States, serving more than 17,000 California educators. ACSA’s top priority is advocating for public school students in kindergarten through grade 12, as well as adult learners. Its mission is to be the driving force for an equitable, world-class education system, and the development and support of inspired educational leaders who meet the diverse needs of all California students. For more information about ACSA, Region 2, visit https://regions.acsa.org/2/
