Educator earns statewide honor
Susan Labrecque with the Solano County Office of Education has been named California’s Career Technical Education Administrator of the Year by the Association ofCalifornia School Administrators (ACSA).
The ACSA’s award program, according to a press statement, “honors individuals for their significant contributions to education through outstanding performance and achievements.”
Labrecque joined the SCOE in 1995 as a vocational specialist to support the employment needs of students with different abilities and is now the director of resource development andtransition services.
She oversees Workforce Development and Career Technical Educationprograms and serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserves.
Labrecque, the statement reads,”was honored for having great passion for improving student outcomes for students of different abilities and out-of-school youth.
“Her expertise and leadership have been instrumental in securing consistent funding for services and for creating increasing opportunities for Solano County students. Her reputation for excellence, accountability and transparency has been instrumental in establishing a rich network of partnerships within Solano County and throughout the state.”
Solano County Superintendent of Schools Lisette Estrella-Henderson described the educator as “an inspiring woman who is a true advocate for students, and a tremendous partner for staff, SCOE and the U.S. Air Force.”
Labrecque was also recognized by ACSA for consistently being committed to equity in student outcomes and educational opportunities.
She is “a strong advocate for students’ rights to quality instruction,” officials said, as well as “innovative in removing barriers for students.”
Labrecque, they continued, is simply outstanding.
“She is an exemplary leader for her team, for SCOE, the school districts, charters and agencies devoted to positive student outcomes in our community,” the statement concluded.