California Association of Asian and Pasifika Leaders in Education

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06/20/2026

CAAPLE honors the Black community for its resilience, leadership, and immeasurable contributions despite generations of injustice and oppression.
Cross-racial solidarity is how we ensure the past does not become our future. Thank you for paving the way.
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Throughout ANHPI Heritage Month, CAAPLE has proudly highlighted the accomplishments and leadership journeys of ANHPI sup...
06/01/2026

Throughout ANHPI Heritage Month, CAAPLE has proudly highlighted the accomplishments and leadership journeys of ANHPI superintendents serving in California’s school districts and county offices of education. Their paths to the superintendency are diverse, shaped by personal perseverance, professional excellence, and the complex hiring and political systems that define educational leadership.

Despite their significant contributions, ANHPI superintendents remain dramatically underrepresented in California’s educational leadership ranks. Among approximately 1,000 school districts and county offices of education statewide, ANHPI superintendents represent only 2.5% of all superintendents. At the same time, ANHPI student enrollment in California schools is approaching 13%, revealing a demographic gap of more than 10 percentage points between the students served and those occupying the highest levels of educational decision-making.

This month, we were honored to feature 19 of the 25 identified ANHPI superintendents currently serving in California districts and county offices of education. While six leaders chose not to participate in the spotlight series, we are pleased to recognize and celebrate their service and leadership:

Dr. Froilan Mendoza, Baldwin Park Unified School District
Lee Lao, Winton Unified School District
Amy Nguyen-Hernandez, Central School District
Chien Wu-Fernandez, Hayward Unified School District
Dr. Maria Su, San Francisco Unified School District
Dr. Carolee Ogata, Huntington Beach Union High School District

We extend our gratitude to these leaders for their commitment to California’s students, families, and communities. Their presence and leadership continue to pave the way for future generations of ANHPI educators and educational leaders.

✨✨ ANHPI Superintendent Spotlight! ✨✨We recognize and celebrate Doreen Osumi, Japanese American Superintendent of Yuba C...
05/30/2026

✨✨ ANHPI Superintendent Spotlight! ✨✨

We recognize and celebrate Doreen Osumi, Japanese American Superintendent of Yuba City Unified School District, for her student-centered leadership and deep commitment to strengthening opportunities for students and families across Northern California. Having served the district for more than two decades in a variety of educational leadership roles, Superintendent Osumi leads with a strong focus on equity, collaboration, and whole-child success.

Under her leadership, Yuba City Unified has expanded student support systems, strengthened college and career pathways, and continued investing in inclusive learning environments that reflect the needs of its diverse community. Known for her humility, service, and steady leadership, Superintendent Osumi continues to champion opportunities that empower every student to thrive and succeed.

05/29/2026

✨✨ ANHPI Superintendent Spotlight! ✨✨

Let’s shine on a light on Dr. Ed Manansala, Filipino American Superintendent of the El Dorado County Office of Education, for his transformative leadership and profound commitment to system-wide, student-centered education. With over two decades of dedicated service in public education, Superintendent Manansala has focused on creating equitable, inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive. Under his guidance, El Dorado County has prioritized preschool-through-third-grade math coherence, launched an innovative regional Teacher Residency Program, and expanded vital community partnerships to address systemic barriers to learning.

Superintendent Manansala ensures that innovation, fiscal responsibility, and a culture of high expectations remain at the core of the office’s mission to unlock the full potential of every student across the region.

✨✨ ANHPI Superintendent Spotlight! ✨✨Recognizing the leadership of Susan Salcido, Ed.D., Korean American Superintendent ...
05/29/2026

✨✨ ANHPI Superintendent Spotlight! ✨✨

Recognizing the leadership of Susan Salcido, Ed.D., Korean American Superintendent of the Santa Barbara County Education Office, whose profound commitment to equity drives a deeply student-centered vision. Over a distinguished two-decade career in public education, Superintendent Salcido has worked to build inclusive learning spaces where all children are empowered to succeed. Her strategic direction in Santa Barbara County has led to a comprehensive expansion of student mental health resources, a revitalization of TK-12 arts education, and deepened county-wide coalitions aimed at closing opportunity gaps.

As a local leader fiercely dedicated to the community where she grew up, Superintendent Salcido balances innovation with fiscal stewardship, embedding a culture of high expectations into the office’s core mission to unlock the full potential of every student across the region.

✨✨ ANHPI Superintendent Spotlight! ✨✨Honoring and uplifting Miki Rene Inbody, Japanese-Mexican Superintendent of the Fon...
05/28/2026

✨✨ ANHPI Superintendent Spotlight! ✨✨

Honoring and uplifting Miki Rene Inbody, Japanese-Mexican Superintendent of the Fontana Unified School District, for her transformative leadership and profound commitment to community-driven, student-centered education. Superintendent Inbody has focused on creating equitable, inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive. Under her guidance, Fontana Unified has prioritized robust academic intervention programs, expanded comprehensive Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and pioneered award-winning community engagement strategies.

Recognized as a “Superintendent to Watch” and an “Honoring Our Own” award recipient, Superintendent Inbody ensures that innovation, fiscal responsibility, and a culture of high expectations remain at the core of the district’s mission to unlock the full potential of every student.

✨✨ ANHPI Superintendent Spotlight! ✨✨We proudly celebrate Dr. David Miyashiro, Korean-Japanese Superintendent of the Caj...
05/26/2026

✨✨ ANHPI Superintendent Spotlight! ✨✨

We proudly celebrate Dr. David Miyashiro, Korean-Japanese Superintendent of the Cajon Valley Union School District, for his visionary leadership and profound commitment to future-ready, student-centered education. With over two decades of dedicated service in public education, Superintendent Miyashiro has focused on creating equitable, inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive. Under his guidance, Cajon Valley has prioritized modern digital learning ecosystems, pioneered the internationally recognized “World of Work” career-development curriculum, and expanded vital community partnerships across San Diego County. Superintendent Miyashiro ensures that innovation, fiscal responsibility, and a culture of deep belonging remain at the core of the district’s mission to unlock the full potential of every student.

As we celebrate ANHPI Heritage Month, we take this opportunity to pause, recognize, and honor the many U.S. service men ...
05/25/2026

As we celebrate ANHPI Heritage Month, we take this opportunity to pause, recognize, and honor the many U.S. service men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. On this Memorial Day holiday, we specifically uplift our ANHPI heroes, honoring a profound legacy of courage and selflessness.

From the front lines of past global conflicts to the battlefields of the post-9/11 wars and modern operations, these brave individuals made the ultimate sacrifice - leaving behind families, dreams, and an indelible mark on our nation’s history.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to the countless other ANHPI servicemen and women whose names may not be explicitly listed here, but whose ultimate sacrifices will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service, your bravery, and your sacrifice.

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