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CALSA’s Summer Institute is where innovators, educators, and intergenerational leaders come together to shape the future of public education. Grounded in the theme Somos el Puente entre Generaciones – We Are the Bridge Between Generations, the 2026 conference elevates the voices, practices, and partnerships that strengthen schools and communities across California.

 For more information on Summer Institute 2026, visit calsa.org/summerinstitute.
Friday June 26, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
As Latina leaders, we often carry the weight of expectations, cultural narratives, and internalized beliefs that shape how we show up in leadership spaces. While mentorship opens doors, true transformation requires the courage to confront growth edges with compassion, clarity, and intention.
In this powerful continuation of Juntas Hacia la Luz- Part 1, Dr. Sonia Rodarte Llamas and Dr. Teresa Alonzo are joined by their protégés, Dr. Monica Luther, Dr. Alma Ulloa and Cecilia Story to model what it means to lead across generations through trust, honesty, and collective care.


Grounded in a strengths-based and healing-centered approach, this session introduces CAREfrontation, a framework that blends care and accountability to support growth without diminishing identity or voice. Drawing from leadership practice and clinical insight, participants will explore how self-perception, imposter feelings, and fear-based narratives can become barriers to leadership effectiveness and how to move beyond them.


Through storytelling, reflection, and interactive dialogue, attendees will learn how to:
  • Give and receive feedback that strengthens rather than diminishes
  • Reframe internal narratives that limit leadership growth
  • Build cultures of trust, affirmation, and courageous conversations
  • Uplift one another through intentional mentorship and sponsorship
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Teresa López Alonzo

Dr. Teresa López Alonzo

Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Salinas Union High School District
Dr. Teresa López Alonzo is a transformative educational leader with over three decades of experience advancing equity and excellence in California's K-12 schools. Currently serving as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at Salinas Union High School District—California's... Read More →
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Dr. Sonia Rodarte Llamas

Superintendent, Riverside Unified School District
Dr. Sonia Llamas is Superintendent of Riverside Unified School District and has dedicated more than 30 years to advancing equality, well-being, and excellence across California’s public education system. A licensed clinical social worker and seasoned educational leader, she is a... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Monica Luther

Dr. Monica Luther

Administrator of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Career Readiness, Orange Unified School District
Dr. Mónica Luther is a passionate and results-oriented educational leader with over two decades of experience and deep expertise in secondary curriculum, instruction, and leadership development across content areas. She has a proven record of advancing equity, driving academic achievement... Read More →
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Cecilia Story

High School Assistant Principal, Brea Olinda Unified School District
With nearly twenty years in education, Cecilia Story is dedicated to building capacity and enhancing social-emotional learning in our school communities. She holds Master’s degrees in Educational Counseling and in Leadership and Administration, enabling her to meet the diverse needs... Read More →
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Dr. Alma Ulloa

Assistant Superintendent, School Support Services, Bellflower Unified School District
Dr. Alma Ulloa brings 25 years of experience in education and currently serves as Assistant Superintendent of School Support Services at Bellflower Unified School District. Over the course of her career, she has provided strong leadership in special education, student support services... Read More →
Friday June 26, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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