Photos: Model Schools Gala and Awardees 2019

John J. Cairns Continuation High School - 2019 Model Continuation High School

Thank you to all of our members and guests that joined us for the 2019 Conference and Awards dinners!  We were thrilled to have our organization together in the same place, exchanging ideas and promoting continuation education.  You are what makes CCEA special, and we hope to continue to grow and support educators across California.

It is with great pleasure that we honored our Model Schools on April 26th, and our Professional Awardees on the 27th.  Find out more about our 2019 Model Schools, awardees, exemplary programs and photo galleries, below.

Quick links: Model Schools on Friday | Professional Awards on Saturday


Professional Awardees – April 27, 2019

Employees of the Year 2019

Classified Employee of the Year – Region 1: Gabriela Gutierrez
Frontier High School, Whittier Union High School District

Classified Employee of the Year – Region 2 (not pictured): Audrey Tangonan

Classified Employee of the Year – Region 3: Erik Gonzales
JJ Cairns High School, Lindsay Unified School District

Classified Employee of the Year – Region 4: Kristen Costa
Albert Powell High School, Yuba City Unified School District

Certificated Employee of the Year – Region 1: Sharon Clark
Valley High School, Escondido Unified High School District

Certificated Employee of the Year – Region 2: Glynda Maddaleno
Delta High School, Santa Maria Joint Union High School District

Certificated Employee of the Year – Region 3: Candie Forrester
JJ Cairns High School, Lindsay Unified School District

Certificated Employee of the Year – Region 4: Jillian Damon
Albert Powell High School, Yuba City Unified School District

Administrators of the Year 2019

Administrator of the year – Region 1: Joe Antonelli
Orangegrove High School, Corona Norco Unified School District

Administrator of the year – Region 2: Esther Prieto-Chavez
Delta High School, Santa Maria Joint Union High School District

Administrator of the year – Region 3: Rick Church
Kings River High School, Sanger Unified School District

Administrator of the year (not pictured) – Region 4: Dennis Spasbo
Prospect High School, Oroville Union High School District

Exemplary Programs 2019
  • Albert Powell: Senior Project
  • Cal Hills: Project Lead the Way
  • Dr. J.H. Milor: New Student Orientation (no photo)
  • JJ Cairns: Internship Program
  • Maple High: Maple Makers Student-Run Business
  • Olympic High: Service Learning Program
  • Paloma Creek: Lighthouse Atascadero
  • Ridgeview High: Ridgeview Ranger Program
  • Tierra Del Sol: Aztec Construction Program
  • Tracy High: ABC Teen Parent Program
  • Vista High School: Forensic Science Program
  • Ridgeview High School: Proclamation Recognition Award
Student Awards 2019

Cover Art Contest Winners: Alexis Belskey & Blake Gill
Jamison High School

Essay Contest, 11th Grade Winner: Omar Parra Mendoza
Valley High School, Escondido, CA

Essay Contest, 12th Grade Winner: Gisselle Campos
Valley High School, Escondido, CA

To see the presentation of awards with the pics: View PDF


Model School Awards Gala – April 26, 2019

For more information about each of the 31 awarded Model Schools for 2019, visit the announcement blog.