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ACSA Region 6 Annual Conference 2026 has ended
Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
School leaders are facing unprecedented staffing challenges while simultaneously being asked to improve instruction and student outcomes. This session reframes substitutes, student teachers, and interns not as temporary solutions—but as an untapped leadership opportunity to grow our own educators.

Participants will explore practical, systems-based strategies to support and develop emerging teachers at every entry point—from substitute teachers to credential candidates—while strengthening instructional capacity across school sites and districts. Based on research and drawing from real-world leadership experiences, this session highlights how intentional culture, coaching, and collaboration can transform short-term staffing into long-term talent pipelines.

This session is ideal for site and district administrators seeking to strengthen educator pipelines while fostering inclusive, growth-centered learning communities.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Rapaido

Cynthia Rapaido

Educational Leadership Coach/ University Adjunct Faculty, ACSA / CSU East Bay / Notre Dame De Namur University
Cynthia Rapaido is a veteran educational leader, coach, and university educator committed to building shared leadership capacity and sustainable systems for impact. She currently serves as Placement Coordinator for Single and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials at Notre Dame de... Read More →
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Susan Shih

Principal, Creekside Middle School, Castro Valley Unified School District
With over 19 years of experience in public school administration, Susan Shih is a dedicated educational leader whose work centers on building strong school communities, supporting student well-being, and creating inclusive learning environments. She currently serves as Principal of... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Gold Room

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