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“I love building leaders, love to be part of a school that cultivates talent. My doctoral dissertation was about cultivating principal effectiveness and outcomes.”
The United Professional Educators (UPE–Sacramento City Unified School District), the independent union representing principals, assistant principals, and a range of instructional and student-support certificated professionals in Sacramento City Unified School District, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to affiliate with the AFSA.
Kevin’s position in school food and nutrition services was serendipitous for someone who planned to spend many years in the corporate world.
But I worry that a little girl like me today—the daughter of immigrants—may not get the same chance I had. And we should all be worried about that.
AI may help us in powerful ways, but nothing can replace the role of principals and teachers in connecting with students.
“Party does not matter when we’re talking about education. We grow Democrats, we grow Republicans, we grow Independents — but most importantly, we’re growing critical thinkers with empathy and voice.
AI is rapidly transforming how school leaders manage daily operations, communicate with families and design student learning experiences.

Educators are the backbone of every community, but their ability to inspire students and transform schools depends on one essential ingredient: positive leadership. That was the message best-selling author and global leadership consultant Jon Gordon delivered during the opening keynote of the convention.

"Seventy percent of Americans approve of unions, and almost 90% of young people under the age of 30 support unions because of the work you are doing."