Brentwood Union School District Director of Student Services Kirsten Jobb and Far East Contra Costa County Induction Coordinator Emily Richards were honored at an awards dinner on March 7th at the Lone Tree Golf Club in Antioch.
Kirsten and Emily were selected by the Association of California School Administrators Delta Charter as Employees of the Year for the 2023-24 school year. They were both chosen for the outstanding support they provide students, families and staff throughout the district.
Kirsten started her career with Brentwood Union School District in 1995 as a School Counselor at Ron Nunn Elementary before transitioning to the role of Vice Principal at Ron Nunn Elementary from 2004-2006 and Edna Hill Middle School from 2006-2008. Kirsten became the Principal of Edna Hill Middle School where she remained from 2008-2022. In both 2011 and 2021, she was named ACSA Delta Region Middle School Principal of the Year for ACSA. In 2022, Kirsten became the Director of Student Services with Brentwood Union School District, where she supports the success and safety of the over 10,000 students in our district. Kirsten is a long-time Brentwood resident and enjoys spending time with her two children, AJ and Taylor.
Emily started her career in Education in 2007 at George Washington High School in San Francisco where she served as a teacher in the Practical Arts Department, Health Education and ELL Career Education. Emily then transitioned to Glenbrook Middle School in Concord where she served as a history teacher in the humanities department through 2011. Emily began working as an Academic Coordinator at UC Berkeley History Social Science Project where she led professional development opportunities for K-12 educators and facilitated literacy acquisition strategies in content areas focused on social studies. Emily began her career at Brentwood Union School district as a Teacher on Special Assignment with a standards and intervention focus in 2016 before transitioning into her current role as Induction Coordinator for Far East Contra Costa County Teacher Induction. In her current role, Emily oversees the system of support for newly credentialed teachers. Emily is a resident of Concord where she resides with her husband Jordan and daughter Madeline.
Brentwood Union School District Superintendent Dana Eaton shared, “Kirsten and Emily have both had an amazing impact on our school district. They often operate behind the scenes, supporting our staff members in helping to provide resources and support to our students and families. It is an honor to work with these two professionals who care and do so much for our school district community.”
Related BUSD Stories:
- March 7 – Ron Nunn Elementary School Honored by American Red Cross
- Feb 15 – Brentwood Union School District Employees Honored
