05/10/2026
A big congratulations to the San Mateo County school districts honored on Friday night for their amazing programs supporting students! The Kent and Garfield Awards celebrate educators and partners making a difference for our kids every day with engaging and effective programs.
Angel Gonzalez, school psychologist in the South San Francisco Unified School District, received the Annual Emily Garfield Award for counseling. Mr. Gonzalez has been described as an essential pillar of support for his school community.
Thank you to Dr. John Baker, retiring Superintendent of the Redwood City School District. He was honored on Friday for 40+ years of excellent service to the district and its students.
Great performances by the El Camino HS Jazz Ensemble and the San Mateo HS Ballet Folklorico as well. The best of SMC on display that night!
More at SMCSBA website.
https://www.smcsba.org/kent-awards/
Redwood City School District
San Carlos School District
San Mateo-Foster City School District
San Mateo Union High School District
Belmont-Redwood Shores SD
Jefferson Union High School District
South San Francisco Unified School District
Burlingame School District
Cabrillo Unified School District
Menlo Park City School District
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