鈥婼an Jose, CA - The California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) named Franklin-McKinley School District Superintendent, Juan Cruz, State Superintendent of the Year. The CALSA is dedicated to growing a community of diverse educational leaders skilled in addressing the needs of Latino/a students. The association consists of six regions throughout California.
Each year CALSA hosts the 鈥淗onoring Our Own鈥� Awards at its Summer Institute. Members of each region and state winners are honored for their achievements that showcase leadership, creativity, or innovation and improve public education. Superintendent Cruz was acknowledged for his positive impact on the school communities and students within the Franklin-McKinley School District.
As a member of the San Jose community for 24 years, Superintendent Cruz has served students through the Migrant Education Program at the 老澳门开奖结果 before working as both a teacher and principal at Yerba Buena High School. He worked at East Side Union High School District for 18 years, ending with his appointment as Associate Superintendent of Educational Services. Cruz was appointed Superintendent of Franklin-McKinley School District in July 2015.
Cruz's education advocacy also expands beyond the district as a Latinx Research Center鈥檚 Community Leadership Advisory Board member at Santa Clara University鈥檚 School of Education and Counseling Psychology.
鈥淲e are so proud of Superintendent Cruz for this state honor,鈥� said Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools. 鈥淗is investment in collaboration and community are deeply anchored in his commitment to student success.鈥�
Superintendent Cruz was recognized at the 21st Annual CALSA Summer Institute Awards Gala in Santa Clara, CA on July 7, 2022.
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