Some educators teach history. Others help students understand why history matters. Lindsey Charron spent her career doing both. For nearly two decades at Ensign Intermediate School in Newport Beach,...

For Jeannie Mutrais, education was never really a question of if, it was a matter of when. “I always knew I wanted to be a teacher,” she says. Before stepping into the classroom, however, Jeannie...

Across California, the strength of CADA often comes down to the educators who build connections within their regions. In Area F, two leaders who have helped shape that community are Dilene Pulsipher and...

If you ask Sara Daddario Montano how she ended up in education, she’ll tell you it wasn’t exactly part of the original plan. Sara grew up in Orange, California, the middle child in a large family,...

When you talk with Richard Rochin from Brookhurst Junior High School in Anaheim, it quickly becomes clear that his journey into education wasn’t necessarily the path he first imagined, but it was the...

At Great Oak High School in Temecula, student leadership isn’t just a class—it’s a system. And at the heart of that system are two educators who have spent years building a program designed to give...

I am honored to submit my candidacy for Vice President of the California Association of Directors of Activities. For the past 17 years in education, student activities have been more than my profession,...

A Bit of History Joshua Tree National Park, established in 1994, spans over 790,000 acres of otherworldly beauty where two distinct deserts, the Mojave and the Colorado, converge. Before it became a national...

Area F advisors gathered for an unforgettable day of connection, collaboration, and creativity at this year’s Leadership Adventure event. Hosted in partnership with the Area F Council and the incredible...

In the heart of Aliso Viejo Middle School, a remarkable initiative is making a profound impact on the lives of students and their families. The AVMS Care Closet, officially known as the Falcon’s Nest,...

Entering Middle School Middle school can be a challenging time for students. It’s a period of rapid change, from academic expectations to social pressures, and often, it’s the first time students...

At Fred Newhart Middle School, we have a wonderful school community with awesome teachers and staff. We also have an incredible leadership program that helps make our school a safe and welcoming place...