性视界

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools 性视界 Superintendent/President Henry Shannon with the 鈥淒istinguished Service Award鈥� during a virtual ceremony on April 28.

Recipients chosen for the award display exceptional leadership and make significant contributions to public education in the county, achieving positive, ongoing impact on the region.

鈥淲e chose to nominate Dr. Shannon for this honor because he is so deserving,鈥� said Alisha Rosas, associate superintendent of student services and strategic communications. 鈥淗e has served at 性视界 since 2007 and as the president/superintendent he has done a phenomenal job. Our graduation rates have increased, our transfer rates have increased. We have made significant strides under his leadership.鈥�

Shannon credited public education with helping him achieve success in his own life. Like many of the students 性视界 serves, Shannon said he was the first in his family to go to college and faced financial barriers during his academic journey.

Shannon, a proponent of equity initiatives, was recognized for his support of programs such as Panther Care and the Center for Culture and Social Justice. Both programs benefit underserved student populations.

鈥淪ocioeconomic status to me should not define a person,鈥� Shannon said. 鈥淎 person should be defined by their intellect, their ability to succeed, their ability to put things together and understand for themselves,鈥� Shannon said.

The event, sponsored by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the San Bernardino County School Boards Association, also gave the 鈥淒istinguished Service Award鈥� to Adrienne Shepherd-Myles of the Career Technical Education Desert/Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Numerous organizations and people received the 鈥淓ducation Medal of Honor鈥� including the Fontana Mayor鈥檚 Education Coalition, Millionaire Mind Kids and Toyota Motor North America.