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Dr. Keisha Burns

Congratulations, Dr. Keisha Burns, on this well-deserved honor!
Dr. Keisha Burns, the School Counselor at Shadow Hills Magnet Academy, is a national finalist recognized by the American School Counselor Association for 2023.

Martha Saenz Marin Volunteer of the Year 2023-24

Join us in celebrating Martha Saenz Marin being named Volunteer of the Year 2023-2024.

Melissa Allen - Child Nutrition - Yellen

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

ACSA Technology Administrator of the Year, 2023.

ACSA Technology Administrator of the Year, 2023.

Congratulations to Christine Jones, Coordinator of Educational Technology, for being honored as the statewide Technology Administrator of the Year.

Congratulations to Stephen Ford, our PSD Classified Employee of the Year 2023-24

Classified Employee of the Year 2023-24.

Congratulations to Stephen Ford, our PSD Classified Employee of the Year 2023-24.

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

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.

Kelly Jensen

Literacy Leadership Award 2023

Congratulations Kelly Jensen! Literacy Leadership LACOE Award Winner 2023!

Dr. Regina Tillman 2023-24 ACSA Professor of Education

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

By the Numbers

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