Woodland superintendent makes list of Latino change-makers

Special to The Enterprise Woodland schools

Superintendent Elodia Ortega-Lampkin was named among the Top 25 Latino Change Makers in the Sacramento region by the Sacramento Bee on Jan. 25.

The project by the Sacramento Bee’s Equity Lab aimed to identify and elevate Latinos from various fields and backgrounds who are responsible for creating change and demonstrating leadership through their actions.

“Latino community leaders transform Sacramento everyday with their vision, initiative and creativity,” stated the SacBee on their website. “These

Name droppers contributions span many fields, but the leaders share a common goal: a commitment to lifting up Sacramento and their communities. It’s long overdue that we begin honoring these leaders.”

Ortega-Lampkin is the superintendent of Woodland Joint Unified School District. As the proud daughter of migrant parents and a first-generation college student, she learned firsthand the challenges that many Latino and migrant students face to become successful.

As a result, she has dedicated her life to public education as a way to create widespread, generational change and to make a direct, positive impact in the lives of thousands of students.

“What inspires me everyday is to see students grow and learn,” said Ortega-Lampkin. “And when I come to work everyday I know that I have an impact on their learning and growth, so they can be the best that they can be in their life.”

Her commitment to increasing access to highquality public education has been a driving force throughout her nearly 40-year career. She has served as an instructional assistant, teacher, school principal, director of English learner services, director of educational services, and as WJUSD Superintendent.

“I’m honored and humbled to be recognized for my small part in improving the lives of our students and young people in our community,” OrtegaLampkin said. “I believe that by working together, as parents, students, families, and community members, we can all make a difference, not only in a student’s life, but throughout our community and beyond.”

Oregon State University announced the students who made the Scholastic Honor Roll for fall 2022. A total of 12,220 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least six graded hours of course work. Davis students on the Honor Roll included Caroline L. Brennan, sophomore, psychology; Regan senior,

M. Campbell,

chemistry; Daniel C. Glendon, post baccalaureate, computer science; Rianna J. Humble, senior, botany; Daniel Koh, post baccalaureate, computer science; Na Leifson, sophomore, zoology; Samuel S. Luxa, senior, political science; Michelle E. Majstorich, post baccalaureate, botany; Reese M. Neely, sophomore, biology; Laura R. Osborne, freshman, university exploratory studies; Hallie R. Perlman, senior, zoology; Brett H. Wiebe, sophomore, accountancy.

— Do you know of someone who has won an award or accomplished something noteworthy? Email it to newsroom@ davisenterprise.net.