ACSA Region 14 (XIV)

Region 14 can't wait to celebrate our 2026 Partners in Educational Excellence, the Cerritos Optimist Club. Through advocacy, partnership, and dignified giving, the Optimist Club strengthens both educational opportunity and community connection across ABC Unified (ABC Stories).

Please join us as we celebrate the Optimist Club of Cerritos at our 2026 Administrator Awards on May 14: https://regions.acsa.org/14/2026-administrator-of-the-year-award-winners/

Region 14's Continuation/Educational Options Administrator of the Year for 2026 is Downey Unified School District's Dr. Xochitl Ortiz. She cultivates student-centered environments grounded in dignity, restorative practices, and the empowering message, “Sí se puede.”

Please join us in celebrating Xochitl on May 14:
https://regions.acsa.org/14/2026-administrator-of-the-year-award-winners/

Region 14 can't wait to celebrate our 2026 Special Education Administrator of the Year, Dr. Jovan Jacobs, from Los Angeles County Office of Education. A visionary leader, she is dedicated to advancing inclusive education from early childhood through postsecondary pathways.

Please join us as we congratulate Jovan at our 2026 Administrator Awards on May 14: https://regions.acsa.org/14/2026-administrator-of-the-year-award-winners/

Region 14's Curriculum and Instruction Administrator of the Year for 2026 is Compton Unified School District's Dr. Jennifer Moon. For more than 23 years, she has served the students and families of Compton, dedicating her career to expanding educational opportunities and improving outcomes for all learners.

Please join us in celebrating Jennifer on May 14:
https://regions.acsa.org/14/2026-administrator-of-the-year-award-winners/

Region 14 can't wait to celebrate our 2026 Student Services Administrator of the Year, Dr. Sonya Smith, from Los Angeles County Office of Education. She leads countywide initiatives that expand equitable access to mental health, restorative practices, and whole-child supports for more than 80 districts and 370 charter schools

Please join us as we congratulate Sonya at our 2026 Administrator Awards on May 14: https://regions.acsa.org/14/2026-administrator-of-the-year-award-winners/

Region 14 can't wait to celebrate our 2026 Central Office Administrator of the Year, Justine Lang, from Torrance Unified School District. She is a systems leader who strengthens student achievement by making data, intervention, and program design both coherent and actionable for schools.

Please join us as we congratulate Justine at our 2026 Administrator Awards on May 14: https://regions.acsa.org/14/2026-administrator-of-the-year-award-winners/

Region 14's Human Resources Administrator of the Year for 2026 is Redondo Beach Unified School District - RBUSD's Dr. Nick Stephany. He aligns staffing strategy, professional growth, and workforce planning to ensure every adult on campus is equipped to serve students at the highest level.

Please join us in celebrating Nick with us on May 14:
https://regions.acsa.org/14/2026-administrator-of-the-year-award-winners/

Region 14 can't wait to celebrate our 2026 Business Services Administrator of the Year, Dr. Anthony Zegarra, from Downey Unified School District. He is an innovative, student-centered leader who strengthens learning by aligning fiscal stewardship and operational excellence with student opportunity.

Please join us as we congratulate Anthony at our 2026 Administrator Awards on May 14: https://regions.acsa.org/.../2026-administrator-of-the.../

Region 14's Superintendent of the Year for 2026 is Wiseburn Unified School District's Dr. Blake Silver. He is known for his steady, student-first leadership.

Please join us in celebrating Blake with us on May 14:
https://regions.acsa.org/14/2026-administrator-of-the-year-award-winners/