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The Principal as the Culture Leader

The Principal as the Culture Leader

Efa Huckaby, Associate Editor (A) February 20, 2025

Efa Huckaby, Principal, Liberty High School As the Principal of Liberty High School and a proud California Activities Directors Association (CADA) member, I’ve come to understand the incredible power...

Exploring Winters: A Hidden Gem

Exploring Winters: A Hidden Gem

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator January 26, 2025

Nestled in the heart of Yolo County, Winters is a small but vibrant town that offers a unique blend of history, charm, and adventure. Known as the "Gateway to the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument,"...

High School Leadership Elections: A Guide to the Election Process

High School Leadership Elections: A Guide to the Election Process

Leah Darby, Area Contributor January 23, 2025

By Leah Darby, Concord High School As election season approaches, organizing a successful high school leadership election can feel overwhelming. However, with proper planning, it can become an engaging...

Donner Summit Bridge

Discovering the Natural Charm of Truckee, California

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator December 19, 2024

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Truckee, California, is an inviting haven where natural beauty, vibrant history, and outdoor adventures converge. Just a short drive from Lake Tahoe, Truckee offers...

Area A Student Leadership Conference

Area A Student Leadership Conference

Jessica Banchieri, Area A Associate Editor October 1, 2024

On October 1st and 2nd, the California Association of Directors of Activities (CADA) Area A hosted the annual NorCal Student Leadership Conference at the Yolo County Fairgrounds...

My mentor, my friend, my father

My mentor, my friend, my father

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator September 1, 2024

One of my CADA heroes is J. Peter Cahn. Our story began in 1991 at my first CADA Leadership Camp when we were assigned as roommates. Like any curious newcomer, I asked Peter the inevitable question, "Who...

SeaCrest Ocean Front Hotel Sunset Over Ocean

Pismo Beach: A Sanctuary by the Sea

Jill Mortensen, Area A Coordinator July 1, 2024

Nestled along the sun-kissed coast of California, Pismo Beach stands as a sanctuary for those who seek solace in the embrace of the ocean. It is here that one can feel the subtle vibrations of the earth,...

CADA Board 2024

New Area Coordinators

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator May 22, 2024

Area A - Jill Mortensen [email protected] www.cada1.og/areaA As a CADA member for the past 18 years, a member of the Area A Council for close to ten years, assistant coordinator for Area A and Print...

2023 Yolo County Teacher of the Year Melissa Edsall and her family. (Courtesy)

CADA’s VP Melissa Edsall, Yolo County Teacher of the Year

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator September 14, 2023

In the beginning of what would be Melissa Edsall's year, she was named Yolo County Teacher of the Year.  Melissa has been a large part of the CADA family, from being a CADA kid serving Past President...

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