ACSA Region 17

ACSA Region 17 Julie Hatchel
President
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Jan Billings, Ph.D.

Executive Director
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Wendy Rincon
Administrative Assistant
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08/20/2026

We’re so proud to introduce our State Board Officers and Region 17 Staff for 2026–2027! 🙌✨

These are the dedicated folks working behind the scenes (and on the state stage!) to support our members, advocate on legislation, welcome new leaders, and keep Region 17 running smoothly. 💙

08/20/2026

Meet the incredible leaders steering ACSA Region 17 for 2026–2027! 🎉👏

Our Board brings together passionate educators, administrators, and advocates from across our region, all working to make sure Region 17 stays The Place to Be, The Place to Belong, The Place to Become. 💙

08/06/2026

🎳 It’s time to strike up some fun, Region 17!

Join us for an evening of laughs, connection, and maybe a gutter ball or two! Whether you’re a bowling pro or can’t hit a pin to save your life, this is all about kicking back with your Region 17 community.

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Lucky Strike | 400 Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Grab your team, your colleagues, or just yourself — everyone’s welcome! 🎉

👉 RSVP today (link in bio)

07/14/2026

Happy Summer, Region 17! ☀️

We hope everyone is soaking up every bit of summer fun and fully recharging for the coming school year! To our incredible 12-month team members, keep the wheels turning! Wishing you super-smooth, productive weeks ahead. 💙

We're excited to share our 2026-2027 Event Schedule: six can't-miss events over the next several months! 

Save the Dates:
📌 Sept 14 – Fall Networking Night
📌 Sept 30 – Classified Leaders Night
📌 Oct 19 – Fall Dinner with OCSBA
📌 Nov 16 – Job-A-Like Virtual Event
📌 Jan 23 – ACSA Region 17 Conference
📌 Feb 17 – Women's Leadership Event

More details on each event will be shared as they get closer. You can also find updates at acsa17.com

Here's to a great year ahead! 🎉

ACSA Region 17 celebrated the end of a phenomenal year with a Board of Directors breakfast this past week. Show this tea...
05/21/2026

ACSA Region 17 celebrated the end of a phenomenal year with a Board of Directors breakfast this past week. Show this team some love for all they do for Orange County! 💙🍊

introduces our Members-at-Large who understand that strong organizations are built on human connection — not just syst...
05/04/2026

introduces our Members-at-Large who understand that strong organizations are built on human connection — not just systems. 🩵
Meet Dr. Christa Glembocki and Atikah Osman, Ed.D. Together, they bring 37 years of experience in education and a shared belief that the health of our teams and the wellbeing of our students are inseparable from the work of leadership.
Dr. Glembocki keeps post-its and coffee within reach and has been deeply shaped by The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt — a book that reminds her that our students are navigating a world unlike any before it, and that human interaction and collaboration will always be more powerful than screens. It is a read that has made her a better leader and a better mom. Dr. Osman shows up with a Sharpie, coffee in hand, and grounds her team-building philosophy in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team — because trust is not assumed, it is built.
Two Members-at-Large. One shared commitment: people first, always. ☕

continues with two leaders who remind us that the best work begins with curiosity and intention. 🩵Meet our Director of...
04/30/2026

continues with two leaders who remind us that the best work begins with curiosity and intention. 🩵
Meet our Director of Business Partnerships, Darlene Messinger, and our Director of Equity and Inclusion, Oralia Cordova. Together, they bring over 50 years of experience in education and a shared conviction that meaningful relationships — with partners, with colleagues, and with ourselves — are the foundation of everything we do.
Darlene keeps her computer at the ready, fuels her work with tea, and has been shaped by The Answer Is a Question by Ashley Timms — a reminder that the right question opens doors that assumptions keep closed. Oralia leads with her calendar visible and intentional, coffee in hand, and credits the Hidden Brain podcast for deepening how she thinks about human behavior, bias, and decision-making.
One builds bridges outward. The other builds understanding inward. Both are essential to a region that leads with purpose and heart.
We are so grateful for the work they do every day. ☕🍵

series continues, and today we are spotlighting two leaders who make sure our region’s story gets told with clarity, c...
04/27/2026

series continues, and today we are spotlighting two leaders who make sure our region’s story gets told with clarity, creativity, and purpose! 🩵
Meet our Vice President of Public Relations, Dr. Jennifer Sasai, and our Director of Social Media, Dr. Monica Luther. Between them, they bring 44 years of experience in education and the vision to ensure Region 17 shows up strong in every space.
Dr. Sasai keeps post-its for checklists within reach, a warm cup of tea nearby, and grounds her leadership in What Great Principals Do Differently by Todd Whitaker. Dr. Luther keeps really large post-its on deck, coffee flowing, and her practice anchored in Collective Leader Efficacy by Peter DeWitt.
These two are the voices and vision behind what you see from Region 17 — and we are so grateful they are at the table. 📣☕🍵

04/23/2026

Our ACSA Region 17 leaders took their advocacy to the Capitol for Legislative Action Day 2025-26! 🏛️✊
Led by Dr. Steve McLaughlin, Region 17 Vice President of Legislation, our team showed up to champion the needs of students, educators, and school communities across Orange County. Legislative Action Day is where our voice meets policy, and Region 17 showed up strong.
Grateful for the leaders who give their time and passion to advocate for public education at the highest levels.

The ACSA Region 17 series continues, and today we are celebrating the leaders who make sure every member of our region...
04/20/2026

The ACSA Region 17 series continues, and today we are celebrating the leaders who make sure every member of our region feels seen, supported, and valued! 🩵
Meet Mary O’Neill Grace, ACSA Member Recruitment, Michelle Scheiber, Director of Scholarships and Member Benefits, and Victoria Webber, Director of Classified Leaders. Together, they bring over 81 years of experience in education and a shared mission: ensuring that every leader in Region 17 has access to the resources, recognition, and community they deserve.
Mary keeps water and coffee on her desk, fuels her work with even more coffee, and turns to Adam Grant — Hidden Potential and Think Again — as reminders that growth is always possible. Michelle sets the tone with music playing in the background, tea in hand, and Compassionate Leadership by Hougard and Carter anchoring her approach to member care. Victoria runs her world across three monitors, powered by coffee and the bold wisdom of How Women Rise.
From recruitment to scholarships to classified leadership, these three ensure that belonging is not just a value we name — it is one we practice every day. We are grateful for all they do. ☕🍵

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