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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.
Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
In this session we will share real-world leadership lessons from a first-year principal and her superintendent mentor. Each lesson highlights a critical leadership move, the mentor action that made it possible, and a practical artifact participants can take back to their sites. While grounded in the experience of a new principal, these lessons are applicable to leaders at any stage who are stepping into new roles or navigating new challenges.
The session also highlights how intentional mentorship accelerates leadership readiness through real-time coaching, accountability, and strategic guidance during critical decision-making moments. Participants will explore how a structured mentor–mentee partnership supports leaders in navigating complexity with confidence while also serving as a scalable model for building leadership capacity across a school or district. By strengthening systems of support, this approach reduces the isolation often experienced by leaders in transition and creates pathways for developing future leaders through intentional, relational practices.
Speakers
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Norma Martínez

Superintendent, Centralia School District
Ms. Norma E. Martinez has served the Centralia Elementary School District since 2010 and has been honored to lead as Superintendent since 2015. She oversees an award-winning district serving Anaheim, Buena Park, and La Palma, with schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon, California... Read More →
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Jessica Salcedo

Principal, Santa Ana Unified School District
Jessica Salcedo is the proud Principal of Manuel Esqueda TK–8 School in the Santa Ana Unified School District, currently serving in her second year as principal. Her experience spans roles as a math and science teacher, district specialist, and innovative school builder, bringing... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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