Area 4 Superintendent honored at recent awards dinner

Area 4 Superintendent Dr. Marian Kim-Phelps was formally recognized recently for being named the 2013 Central Office Administrator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 18. Dr. Phelps oversees the Clairemont, Kearny and Madison clusters.

The recognition took place at the annual "Honoring Our Own" awards dinner, sponsored by Association of California School Administrators and San Diego County School Boards Association. More than 20 educators in a variety of job categories within ACSA Region 18 were honored along with Dr. Phelps. Superintendent Bill Kowba, Superintendent Designate Cindy Marten, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Nellie Meyer, Area 4 principals and office staff joined in the celebration.

The mission of ACSA is to support California's educational leaders; to ensure all children have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel; and to champion public education. Nearly 1,000 educational leaders belong to ACSA Region 18, which encompasses San Diego and Imperial Counties.