The California AfterSchool Network, California Department of Education, and System of Support for Expanded Learning celebrated Lights On Afterschool by recognizing leaders across the state!

Congratulations to the Awardees, and thank you for the fantastic work you do in your communities!

Emerging Leadership Awardee

• Francisco Sanchez, After-School Program Coordinator, Bay Area Community Resources - Region 4

Innovative Leadership Awardees

• Jennifer “JJ” Lynch, Coordinator, Expanded Learning, Petaluma City Schools – Region 1
• Daneen Dugger, ASES Director/Site Coordinator, Bangor Union Elementary School District – Region 2
• Kristin Snell, Community Schools / Expanded Learning Coordinator, Twin Ridges Elementary School District - Region 3
• Monique Liebhard, Director, Early and Expanded Learning, Pleasanton Unified School District – Region 4
• Sophia Pena, ExL Program Director, San Lucas School District – Region 5
• Candace Espinola, Coordinator, Manteca Unified School District – Region 6
• Wednesday Schroeder, Merced County Office of Education – Region 7
• Dr. Ginger Shea, Dir Enrichment & Sp Programs., Oxnard School District – Region 8
• Bryan Saldivar, Student Services & Community Partnership Manager, Meadows Union School District – Region 9, Imperial
• Michael Baker, Expanded Learning Coordinator, SAUSD – Region 9, Orange County
• Roel Mislan, Technology Manager & Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Coordinator, Mae L. Feaster Charter School – Region 9, San Diego 
• Ann Pearson, Director of Expanded Learning Programs, San Bernardino City USD – Region 10, San Bernardino 
• Gerard “Jerry” Montero, Director of Compliance and Special Projects, Partnerships to Uplift Communities - Region 11

In case you missed it, check out our YouTube video here!