Gonzalez selected Principal of the Year

Mary Casey Black Elementary leader chosen

From Staff Reports

Mary Casey Black Principal Maria Gonzalez has been selected by the ACSA Delta Charter as Elementary Principal of the Year.

Gonzalez has been the principal of Mary Casey Black since 2018. Prior to that, she was Principal of Hillview Junior High School in the Pittsburg School District for 2 years, and Vice Principal of Edna Hill Middle School for 8 years.

She was previously selected as Association of California School Administrators Outstanding Co-Administrator of the Year for Region 6 in 2015.

“Maria is a champion for each and

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every one of her students,” said Superintendent Dana Eaton. “She has done a wonderful job leading Mary Casey Black Elementary as it has grown into a larger elementary school. I am very proud of her and the work she has done. I am not surprised at all that she has been selected for another award.”

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2 Brentwood teachers honored State group names them as Educators of the Year

From Staff Reports

Two Brentwood Union School District Teachers were just announced as California League of Schools Educators of the Year, according to Superintendent Dana Eaton.

Katherine Daniels is a counselor at Edna Hill Middle School. Helen Calaway is a special education teacher at Adams Middle School (AMS).

“Helen has dedicated her career to making education more accessible for students,” Principal Lauren Griggs said. “As an “ability specialist” she has worked to create and refine systems on our campus allowing students to put their best foot forward and succeed. Helen is dedicated to all students, is tireless in working to make AMS a more inclusive campus where every child belongs!”

Principal Leonor Medina added, “Katie has done a phenomenal job at

Katie and Helen connecting with our students. She is reliable and an asset to our Edna Hill Community. She is passionate, caring and goes above and beyond every day to welcome our students and always meet them exactly where they are. She connects with both students and staff and makes everyone feel comfortable, loved and cared for. Her role is instrumental in providing social emotional support to our Bobcat Family.

Eaton said, “Katie and Helen both have an incredibly positive impact on so many students on each of their campuses. We are so fortunate to have two educators of their caliber in our district, and I am so proud that the California League of Schools is recognizing their excellence.”

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