Kelly Bowers Awarded ACSA, Region 6, Superintendent of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Claudia Medina, ACOE Communications, 510-670-7754
Kelly Bowers, LVJUSD, 925-606-3200

Hayward, February 8, 2012 —

The Alameda County Office of Education congratulates Kelly Bowers, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Superintendent of Schools, for her recognition and award as Superintendent of the Year by the California School Administrators (ACSA), Region 6, which includes Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

A product of Bay Area public schools, Bowers has nearly 24 years of experience in K-12 education and has served LVJUSD in the capacity of teacher, parent volunteer, Grant Writer and Teacher on Special Assignment, Elementary Summer School Principal, Middle School Principal, Director of Curriculum and Special Projects and Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services. Ms. Bowers was appointed Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) Superintendent of Schools in May of 2010 after having served the District for 11 years. Bowers graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from UC Berkeley, holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and currently is approaching the end of her UC Berkeley Leadership for Educational Equity doctorate program.

“Congratulations on being our ACSA Superintendent of the year. It is a well-deserved award and we are all proud to have you represent us and the talent and diversity of Alameda County. Your commitment to all students, strong leadership and strategic approach to academic achievement and community building shine a light on the role of Superintendents and importance of leadership.”—Sheila Jordan, Superintendent of Alameda County Schools

About ACSA
The Association of California School Administrators was established in 1971, and is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the nation, serving more than 16,000 school leaders. ACSA is a group committed to supporting California's educational leaders. One of ACSA's priorities is to ensure that school leaders are recognized for their excellence. Recipients of the award must be active ACSA members who show strong support for the school management team; exceptional leadership in managing school programs; commitment to educational quality and student achievement; commitment to professional growth; and creativity and innovation in dealing with issues and problems facing public education. Through their annual awards program, administrators and community members are awarded for their achievements and their dedication to public education.

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