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Palmdale Awards
Congratulations,
Maria Lugo-Valladares, Teacher of the Year 2025-26
Child Nutrition thanks Principal Gia Greaux for recognizing Melissa Allen in the October Launchpad read more...
Central Office Leader of the Year 2023-24.
Congratulations to Timothy C. Barker, our PSD Central Office Leader of the Year 2023-24.
Congratulations to Gerald Luke on receiving the CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Award - Ida B. Wells Risk Taker Award.
Volunteer of the Year
Join us in celebrating Jacqueline Darbeau as our Volunteer of the Year 2024-25.
Congratulations Dr. Tillman, and Dr. Wright!
The ACSA held the event at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Dr. Kimberly Wright, Director of Health Services, and Dr. Regina Tillman, Director of Community Schools, represented the Palmdale School District. Both were nominated for awards at the local and regional levels. They won at the state level, showing how well they do their jobs.
Congratulations to Dr. Donna Campbell on receiving from CAAASA the Outstanding Leadership in Education Award 2023-24
Congratulations to Dr. Regina Tillman on receiving the CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Principal of the Year
Dr. Raul Maldonado has been named Superintendent of the Year 2025 by the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA). Dr. Raul Maldonado has been the Palmdale School District Superintendent for nearly 12 years.
District School Site Leader of the Year 2024-25.
Congratulations, Rena Thorogood, Principal at Barrel Springs Elementary, on being named our School Site Leader of the Year 2024-25.
2025 Elementary PE Teacher of the Year
HUGE congrats to Palmdale School District's own Ashley Sharp! 🎉 Awarded the 2025 Elementary PE Teacher of the Year by CAHPERD in Pasadena, 5/2/2025! Her passion is moving our students to success!
Congratulations to Dr. Regina Tillman on receiving the 2023-24 ACSA Professor of Education Award
Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.
Congratulations to Devon Krytzer, our PSD Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.