ACSA announces 2025 Orange County Administrators of the Year

Nathaniel Martinez March 25, 2025

Dr. Crystal turner — Dr. Crystal Turner from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District was named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year for Region 17 of the Association of California School Administrators.

The Association of California School Administrators recently announced the 2025 Administrators of the Year for Region 17, which spans Orange County.

Since 1971, ACSA has supported educational leaders with the stated goal of ensuring that every student has the tools necessary for success. As the largest organization for school administrators in the country, ACSA strives to create optimal learning environments through advocacy, networking opportunities and a commitment to excellence.

To celebrate this year’s winners, ACSA will host a celebration dinner at the Irvine Marriott on May 12, where awardees will receive trophies.

Here is the full list of Administrators of the Year for Orange County’s Region 17:

Superintendent
Dr. Crystal Turner, Saddleback Valley USD

Secondary Principal
Dr. James Martin, Saddleback Valley USD

Middle Grades Principal
Dr. Rick Nichols, Westminster SD

Elementary Principal
Dr. Lorie Hoggard, Newport-Mesa USD

Central Office Administrator
Dr. Stacy Chang, Centralia ESD

Secondary Co-Administrator
Cara Vienna, Los Alamitos USD

Classified Educational Leader
Mike McAdam, Fullerton ESD

Personnel/HR Administrator
Dr. David Appling, Magnolia SD

Career Technical Education Administrator
Lisa Snowden, Newport-Mesa USD

Special Education Administrator
Dr. Jennifer Solano, Westminster SD