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Catherine Ann

Position: Director
School: Greater San Diego Academy
School District: Jamul-Dulzura Union School District
City, State: Jamul, CA

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Catherine Ann was nominated by a colleague, Shawna Tellous.

"Catherine Ann is a compassionate and visionary leader driven by a deep commitment to the well-being of those she leads. With kindness at the core of her leadership style, she approaches every challenge with thoughtfulness and care, ensuring that the best interests of others are always prioritized," said Tellous. "Her constant pursuit of improvement is fueled by a genuine desire to make our school a better place, and she inspires those around her to strive for excellence and positivity. Her thoughtful actions and positive outlook create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to grow. She is highly respected and an admired force in our little school. She cares very deeply for our program and the students and parents we serve."

Comments (3)

Carol Posey Posted over a year ago

As Catherine's mom, I can certainly attest to her hard work and caring for her school, staff, administration, students, their families, and the well-being and progress of them all! She is also an amazing mom who listens to and advocates for her children but also has expectations for them and respects those teaching and caring for them. I know how hard she works to continually improve her communication skills and to listen to and be respectful of those she comes in contact with. It's such an honor for her to be nominated for this award by one of her staff members and I certainly couldn't be more proud!

Terri Miracle Posted over a year ago

Smart. Strong. Caring. Positive. Supportive. Innovative. Organized. Courageous. Dedicated. Encouraging. I could go on describing Catherine but I don’t know what the word count limit is! As a family friend, I’ve known Catherine for almost 30 years and have seen her love of learning grow from high school throughout her career to her current role— the perfect fit for someone who has made educational opportunities for others her priority and passion. At work and in life, Catherine brightens the day of anyone she meets—and is happy to listen, laugh and assist them in any way she can. I’m honored to help share her story because it’s so inspiring—and because she would rather focus on other people.

Tammy Posted over a year ago

Catherine is a very special person with kindness at heart and definitely a creative visionary leader !