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Congratulations, Dr. Timothy Howell, Principal at S.A.G.E. Magnet Academy, our School Site Leader of the Year 2023-24.

District School Site Leader of the Year 2023-24.

Congratulations, Dr. Timothy Howell, Principal at S.A.G.E. Magnet Academy, on being named our School Site Leader of the Year 2023-24.

Dr. Regina Tillman CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Principal of the Year

Congratulations to Dr. Regina Tillman on receiving the CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Principal of the Year

Timothy C. Barker Central Office Leader of the Year 2023-24

Central Office Leader of the Year 2023-24.

Congratulations to Timothy C. Barker, our PSD Central Office Leader of the Year 2023-24.

Dr. Regina Tillman 2023-24 ACSA Professor of Education

Congratulations to Dr. Regina Tillman on receiving the 2023-24 ACSA Professor of Education Award

Dr. Donna Campbell CAAASA Outstanding Leadership in Education

Congratulations to Dr. Donna Campbell on receiving from CAAASA the Outstanding Leadership in Education Award 2023-24

Gerald Luke CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Award

Congratulations to Gerald Luke on receiving the CAAASA Excellence in Education 2023-24 Award - Ida B. Wells Risk Taker Award.

Devon Krytzer Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.

Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.

Congratulations to Devon Krytzer, our PSD Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.

Melissa Allen - Child Nutrition - Yellen

Child Nutrition thanks Principal Gia Greaux for recognizing Melissa Allen in the October Launchpad read more...

Join us in celebrating Jacqueline Darbeau being named Volunteer of the Year 2024-25.

Volunteer of the Year

Join us in celebrating Jacqueline Darbeau as our Volunteer of the Year 2024-25.

Congratulations to Matthew Winheim, our Teacher of the Year 2024-25.

🎉2025 California Teachers of the Year

Matthew Winheim, a middle school STEM Aviation and Mathematics teacher at Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy in the Palmdale Unified School District (Los Angeles County).

Superintendent Thurmond nominated Winheim as California’s representative for the National Teacher of the Year competition. Winheim will compete against other state nominees, and the 2025 National Teacher of the Year will be announced in the spring.

AAPAC Administrator of the Year 2024-25 is Dr. Beverley Martin
AAPAC Para-Educator of the Year 2024-25 is Amelia Eshun of Buena Vista Elementary
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!

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!

Dr. Kimberly Wright, Director of Health Services, and Dr. Regina Tillman, Director of Community Schools, represented the Palmdale School District, both winning state recognition from the ACSA.

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.

The Honorable Darren Parker Memorial Award 2024-25 is Simone Zulu Diol
AAPAC Teacher of the Year 2024-25 is Pamela Nero

By the Numbers

  • 36 Languages Spoken
  • 17,446 Enrollment 23-24
  • 5 Magnet Academies
  • 18 CKH Showcase Schools
  • 5,179,884 Meals Served in 23-24 School Year