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ACSA Region 6 Annual Conference 2026
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. Drawing from real-world leadership experiences and the Fruit Leadership Framework, 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, Alameda County Office of Education and ACSA
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 →
avatar for Susan Shih

Susan Shih

Principal, Creekside Middle School, Castro Valley Unified School District
Susan Shih is a dedicated educational leader whose work centers on collective impact, student well-being, and inclusive school culture. She currently serves as Principal in the Castro Valley Unified School District, where she leads with a strong commitment to equity, collaboration... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
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