UPDATE www.aala.us Week of May 22, 2017 On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, AALA celebrated the association’s 35 th anniversary by honoring the 2017 Administrators of the Year, the recipients of the President’s awards, Community Volunteer awards, and the Friends of AALA scholarships at the annual Scholarship and Community Awards Banquet held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Just one year ago, at the 2016 awards banquet, President Juan Flecha made a commitment to award $2000 scholarships to 35 LAUSD 2017 graduates in recognition of our anniversary. We are pleased to report that thanks to our outstanding sponsors and corporate supporters (see page 6), our fantastic Friends of AALA Board, our active and alumni members, and other friends, we met that goal and were proud to present those scholarships to 35 deserving students! This year’s banquet, sponsored by Friends of AALA, was truly a memorable affair with many dignitaries, Board Members, former and current District superintendents and senior staff, corporate sponsors, staff, parents, and community members in attendance. Friends of AALA, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, was the brainchild of Dr. Judith Perez, AALA’s immediate past president. “Friends” was established seven years ago to support AALA in its commitment to award scholarships to outstanding LAUSD students for their academic achievement and school/community service and to also recognize individuals or organizations that have made a significant impact on the lives of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District through their generous volunteer service. After introductory comments from President Flecha, the evening continued with remarks from Dr. Michelle King, LAUSD Superintendent, followed by the presentation of the AALA Administrators of the Year: Andrea Rodriguez, Principal, East Los Angeles Skills Center, Adult Department; Elvira Juarez, Principal, Ascot Avenue Elementary School, Elementary Department; Justin Lauer, Principal, Newmark High School, Secondary Department; Dr. Lisa Regan De Ross, Coordinator, K- 12 Programs, Division of Special Education, School Support Administrators Department; and George McIntyre, Complex Project Manager, Facilities Services Division, Unit J. Next, three outstanding administrators were presented the AALA President’s Award for meritorious leadership and service to AALA and the District. They are Marcia S. Reed, 186 th Street Elementary School Principal and California’s 2016 IN THIS ISSUE AALA CELEBRATES SCHOLARS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FAQ – EATING HEALTHY CONGRATULATIONS CAREER LADDER MULTILINGUAL& MULTICULTURAL COHORT PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER FROM SECURITY THREATS FRIENDS OF AALA CORPORATE SPONSORS DISTRICT ADDS 35 NEW MAGNETS ROSTERING STAFF FOR EVALUATION IN 2017-2018 SAVE THE DATE CALENDAR CSUN M.A. & ADMIN. CREDENTIAL PROGRAM USC READING AND LITERACY AUTHORIZATION POSITIONS AALA CELEBRATES SCHOLARS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
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UPDATE www.aala.us
Week of May 22, 2017
On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, AALA celebrated the
association’s 35th
anniversary by honoring the 2017
Administrators of the Year, the recipients of the
President’s awards, Community Volunteer awards,
and the Friends of AALA scholarships at the annual
Scholarship and Community Awards Banquet held at
the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Just one year ago, at
the 2016 awards banquet, President Juan Flecha
made a commitment to award $2000 scholarships to
35 LAUSD 2017 graduates in recognition of our
anniversary. We are pleased to report that thanks to
our outstanding sponsors and corporate supporters
(see page 6), our fantastic Friends of AALA Board,
our active and alumni members, and other friends, we
met that goal and were proud to present those
scholarships to 35 deserving students!
This year’s banquet, sponsored by Friends of AALA,
was truly a memorable affair with many dignitaries,
Board Members, former and current District superintendents and senior staff, corporate sponsors, staff,
parents, and community members in attendance. Friends of AALA, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation,
was the brainchild of Dr. Judith Perez, AALA’s immediate past president. “Friends” was established
seven years ago to support AALA in its commitment to award scholarships to outstanding LAUSD
students for their academic achievement and school/community service and to also recognize individuals
or organizations that have made a significant impact on the lives of students in the Los Angeles Unified
School District through their generous volunteer service.
After introductory comments from President Flecha, the evening
continued with remarks from Dr. Michelle King, LAUSD
Superintendent, followed by the presentation of the AALA
Administrators of the Year: Andrea Rodriguez, Principal, East
Los Angeles Skills Center, Adult Department; Elvira Juarez,
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National Distinguished Principal, who has brought international acclaim to our profession through her
selfless dedication to the students of 186th
Street School (see page 4); Euna Anderson, Principal of Vine
Street and Alexandria Avenue Early Education Centers, AALA Executive Board Member, and the 2017
fundraising superstar who single-handedly raised thousands of dollars for scholarships from her
colleagues, friends, and family; and Steven L. Quon, AALA Administrator, who has spent numerous
years quietly defending AALA members with skill, tenacity, and respect.
Community Volunteer Awards were presented to six individuals and organizations that have made a
significant impact on the lives of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District through their
generous volunteer service. They were nominated by the principal of the school or supervisor of the
department where they were volunteering and each received a commemorative plaque from AALA and a
certificate from the Board of Education. They are: Dr. Corinn Cross, nominated by Yolanda
Lasmarias, Local District Northeast Nursing Services; Martin Diaz and Silvia Flores nominated by
Salvador Velasco, Principal, Edison Middle School; Brett Moody, nominated by Luis Montoya,
Principal, Markham Middle School; Helen Pacheco, nominated by Dr. Carolin McKie, Principal,
Dominguez Elementary School; and Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre, nominated by Joseph
Prendez, Principal, Weigand Elementary School.
The highlight of the evening was the introduction of the 35 scholarship recipients who each received
$2,000 for his/her postsecondary education, a commemorative certificate from AALA, a portfolio, a
portrait, and a certificate from the Board of Education. This year, scholarships were presented in the
names of AALA’s past leadership―Dr. Dave Schwartz, Dr. Eli Brent, Dr. Michael O’Sullivan, and
Dr. Judith Perez; in memory of Antonia Chavez Ramirez, Jack Moscowitz, Nellie and Bernard
Kleiner, Conchita Puncel, Josephine Baker, and Zelda Fisher; in honor of former LAUSD
superintendents Dr. William J. Johnston, Dr. Sid Brickman, Phil Jordan, and Sidney Thompson;
and in recognition of Jack H. Silas, Chiara Tellini/Imagine Learning, Robert and Fonna Bishop,
Early Education Administrators, Schools Federal Credit Union, California Credit Union, and Sanford
Harmony/National University.
The 2017 AALA Scholarship recipients are:
Alondra Alonso Garfield High School Dartmouth College
Jin-A (Jenny) Bong LACES Cal Poly SLO
Chedeya Brown University High School UCLA
Sara Ann Cadwallader Northridge Academy High School UC Davis
Linda Chan Bravo Medical Magnet University of Pennsylvania
Jamie Chung LACES University of Pennsylvania
Brian Clemente South East HS UC Irvine
Carolina Duarte Bell High School UCLA
Leilani Ferreras Carson High School UC Santa Barbara
Leslie Fuentes Garfield High School Wellesley College
Ana Celia Garcia North Hollywood High School UC Berkeley
Andres Garcia Cesar Chavez Learning Academies UC Irvine
Ya Xin Guan Wilson High School UC San Diego
Danit Hetsroni LACES UCLA
Austin Ho North Hollywood High School UCLA
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Zeuz Islas Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy Columbia University
Ji Hye (Samantha) Lee LACES UC Berkeley
Jesus Lino Contreras Learning Center Harvard University
Trelysa Long Cortines School of Visual & Perf. Arts UC Irvine
Vincent Mahoney Verdugo Hills High School UCLA
Jafet Martinez Oceguera Roybal Learning Center UC Merced
Jennifer Martinez RFK Community Schools Columbia University
Janeth Mora-Martinez Garfield High School Smith College
Alyssa Moreno Angel’s Gate High School Los Angeles Harbor College
Brianna Murillo Northridge Academy High School UC San Diego
Doris Pedraza Rivera Learning Complex UC Irvine
Vanessa Reyes South Gate High School UC Berkeley
Malik Russell Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy UC San Diego
Hussein Saleh Bell High School UCLA
Rebekah Spector Daniel Pearl Magnet High School UCLA
Tammy Ta Bravo Medical Magnet High School UC Davis
Araceli Velez Garfield High School CSU Northridge
Isabel Villalpando Carson High School UC Irvine
(Byron) Lihan Zhao Wilson High School UC Berkeley
Orlanda Urbina East Valley Skills Center Los Angeles Valley College
HEALTH BENEFITS FAQ─
ARE YOU EATING HEALTHY TO STAY HEALTHY?
What is known about the dietary habits of Americans?
Government statistics show that nearly half of all American adults have one or more preventable, diet-
related chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Almost 37% of
all adults are overweight or obese—with women aged 40-59 at 42% and men aged 40-59 at 38%.
Simply translated, the data show that Americans consume more calories than they actually need and do
not exercise enough to compensate for the excess intake.
Is there scientific evidence that, besides overeating, certain types of food lead to obesity?
Yes. A 2011 Harvard Public Health study showed the long-term effects of food choices over a four-year
period. Potato chips, sugar-sweetened drinks, processed meats, and unprocessed red meat each led to
weight gain of about a pound. The study also found that eating more French fries led to an average gain
of over 3 pounds, while eating more refined grains and sweets or desserts led to about half a pound of
weight gain. By contrast, eating more vegetables, whole grains, fruits, nuts, and yogurt resulted in
weight reduction over a 4-year period. The study also found that eating more fruits and vegetables
resulted in weight reduction, with fruit resulting in greater loss than vegetables.
What is an easy way to build healthier eating habits? In 2011, the USDA introduced MyPlate, a catchy visual for building healthy meals, replacing the food
pyramid used since the ‘90s. Its recommendations are:
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Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
Switch to skim or 1% milk.
Make at least half your grains whole.
Vary your protein food choices.
Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt.
Eat the right amount of calories for you and when eating out, choose
lower calorie menu options.
How can we alter our diets to eat healthier?
Some simple changes can make a difference.
• Add berries or bananas on wholegrain cereal or oatmeal.
• Order a green salad instead of fries. Request fat-free or low-fat dressing “on the side,” and then
use only half of it.
• Drink water, fat-free or low-fat milk instead of regular soda or other sweetened drinks.
• Flavor your food with herbs and spices, instead of salt.
• Purchase fat-free or low-fat mayo, sour cream, and salad dressings.
• Choose fruit for a snack or dessert.
• Grill, steam, or bake food.
• Avoid eating late at night.
• Select lean cuts of meats, such as white meat chicken, lean ground turkey, or fish.
• When eating out, order an appetizer for your meal or share a main course.
• Use smaller plates and do not serve or offer second helpings.
For additional information from the National Institutes of Health, see Tips for Eating Right; Tipsheet:
Eating Healthy When Dining Out; and a Calorie/Physical Activity Planner for weight reduction.
Our congratulations go out to LAUSD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michelle King, who was awarded
a doctorate in education last week from the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern
California. Dr. King, who graduated from Palisades High School and worked her way up through the
ranks in the District, is truly a lifelong learner. Board President Steve Zimmer noted that she “…is an
outstanding role model for the entire L.A. Unified family. Through her knowledge, leadership,
dedication, and resiliency, she demonstrates every day that education is the key to success.”
In 2016, 186
th Street Elementary School (Marcia Reed, Principal) was honored as a California Gold
Ribbon School and a Title 1 Academic Achievement School, and its principal, Marcia Reed? Well, she
has had a pretty busy year. She was named things. Ms. Reed was named Grand Marshal of the Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day Parade for the city of Gardena, and she was selected as a California National
Distinguished Principal. And she did things. Ms. Reed taught liberal studies at California State
University, Dominguez Hills, and she gave the keynote address at the Toyama University Global
Summit in Toyama, Japan. Speaking of Japan, the Chairman of the Board for the Toyota Corporation,