Drs. Raúl M. Zamora and Dustin R. Gacherieu will provide an in-depth review of practical safeguards designed specifically for certificated and classified personnel. Their insights will support comprehensive school-year planning and address logistical challenges, ensuring every aspect of the upcoming school year is organized effectively for a successful educational experience.
Assistant Superintendent, Castro Valley Unified School District
Dr. Raúl Zamora serves as the State Board of Director for the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 6 and has been an Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at Castro Valley Unified School District since July 2021, focusing on diversity and academic success... Read More →
Dustin Gacherieu, Director of Human Resources at Castro Valley Unified School District, demonstrates exceptional leadership by serving as a strategic thought partner to site administrators, using one-on-one visits and coaching to resolve complex challenges. A hallmark of his leadership... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT Masters Room
What would it take for more high school seniors to successfully complete four years of math? In this interactive session, we’ll dig into statewide data on math course-taking patterns and examine student voices from two Bay Area districts, reflecting on the barriers and supports that shaped their math journeys. Together, we’ll analyze trends, uncover equity implications, and collaborate on actionable strategies to increase A–G completion and ensure access for students of all backgrounds.
CCLA Coordinator, Mathematics, Contra Costa County Office of Education
Dr. Allison Krasnow serves as the Mathematics Coordinator at the Contra Costa County Office of Education. Her work focuses on helping school and district leaders create and sustain conditions that lead to more equitable math outcomes for all students. With a background as a Spanish... Read More →
The H.E.A.L’ing Meditation Method™ (Have Everything Align to Love™) is a trauma-aware, healing-centered meditation practice designed for leaders who are ready to restore themselves while transforming the cultures they steward. This method offers the profound physiological and psychological benefits associated with deep rest practices—improved sleep quality, nervous system regulation, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and reduced burnout—while remaining fully accessible, secular, and culturally responsive. At its core, the H.E.A.L’ing Meditation Method™ is rooted in love consciousness—the intentional practice of aligning one’s inner state with compassion, belonging, and shared humanity. When leaders rest well, they lead differently. They listen more deeply, respond with greater care, and create environments where people feel seen, valued, and safe. This is especially critical in schools and organizations that serve Black students and families, where leadership presence directly impacts belonging, trust, and community well-being.
