Every Student Succeeding
Each year, ACSA recognizes 19 pre-K-adult students, one from each geographic region, as well as two California adult education students, for overcoming the odds and achieving success.
We hope you'll join us to celebrate this year's outstanding student honorees and recognize the hundreds of students who have inspired us with their courage and resilience since 1996.
2022 Every Student Succeeding Honorees
2022 Student Honorees
We sincerely congratulate all the 2022 student recipients at the charter, region and state levels.
ACSA is proud to honor your achievements, resilience and bravery.
Region 1
Ramiro Uribe-Arias
Anderson New Technology High School, Anderson Union HSD
12th grade
Region 2
McKenna Berry
Ponderosa High School, El Dorado Union HSD
12th grade
Region 3
Jose Sanchez Paredes
Washington Middle College High School, Washington USD
11th grade
Region 4
Logan Jirout
Kelseyville High School, Kelseyville USD
9th grade
Region 5
Deysia Teofilo
Baden High School, South San Francisco USD
12th grade
Region 6
Carmelo Santiago
LVJUSD YouthBuild, Livermore Valley Joint USD
GED Program
Region 7
Blake Schroeder
Village Oaks High School, Lincoln USD
12th grade
Region 8
Ella Rae Rodriguez
Christopher High School, Gilroy USD
12th grade
Region 9
David Ramirez Amezcua
Delhi High School, Delhi USD
12th grade
Region 10
Jocelyn Mexicano
Soledad High School, Soledad USD
12th grade
Region 11
Emma Barrera
Visalia Charter Independent Study, Visalia USD
12th grade
Region 12
Natalie Bracamontes
Hillside High School, Upland USD
12th grade
Region 13
Israel Diaz Salazar
Cabrillo Middle School, Ventura USD
7th grade
Region 14
Ashlynn Smith-Asharri
Cerritos High School, ABC USD
12th grade
Region 15
Ximena Mendez
Baldwin Park High, Baldwin Park USD
12th grade
Region 16
Israel Tavera
Public Service Community School, Los Angeles USD
12th grade
Region 17
Aisha De Rouz
Loara High School, Anaheim Union HSD
12th grade
Region 18
Mario Rader
San Pasqual Academy, San Diego COE/JCCS
12th grade
Region 19
Tiyani Ragoschke
Glen View High School, Beaumont USD
12th grade
Adult Education
TBA
Program Overview
Every Student Succeeding
ACSA believes every student deserves equal opportunities to succeed. On every school day throughout California, dedicated educators and courageous students overcome tremendous obstacles to reach their goals of academic excellence.
Their success is our success; their powerful stories are our inspiration.
Each year, ACSA recognizes 19 pre-K-adult students, one from each geographic region, as well as two California adult education students, for overcoming the odds and achieving success.
Recognition
Students are honored at ACSA's Leadership Summit Every Student Succeeding Ceremony in November, as well as at various regional events.
In 2022, the ESS presentation is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. We will post more information as it becomes available.
ACSA will actively publicize award recipients through the news media, and ACSA's website, publications and social media channels.
Purpose and Eligibility
Purpose. The purpose of this award is to honor students at all grade levels (pre-K to adult education) who have succeeded against all odds, beyond expectations or simply won the hearts of the administrators and other educators who helped them achieve their goals. One student from each region will be honored.
Eligibility. Nominees should be students who have made a special effort to succeed and have overcome obstacles such as:
- Returning to school
- Leaving a gang
- Improving their attendance
- Changing their attitude
- Overcoming physical and mental barriers
They should also be active in:
- After school programs
- Community service
- Student conflict resolution
- Cross-age tutoring
- Peer mediation
- Peer tutoring
Nominees can come from programs such as:
- Alternative Education
- At-risk
- Bilingual
- Continuation School
Nominations
Nominations must be sent directly to the nominee's region. Each region will select one winner and honor them at region events throughout the year.
Download Nomination Form
Check with your region leadership for the region submission deadline and process.
**All nominations must be submitted to your region or charter leadership.**
REGION LEADERS ONLY: Send your completed student winner's nomination form (one student recipient per region) to the state ACSA Awards Program coordinator by March 1, 2023:
Emily Agpoon, ACSA Awards Program
916.329.3833 |