United Administrators of Oakland Schools

“Often women are not given the same recognition, so I try to help them navigate the system."
Dianne Huslin’s journey to becoming founding principal of the award-winning, Gates Foundation-funded High School of Science and Technology in San Diego was a long one — and it didn’t end there.
Cosentino will begin his term as vice president on August 1, 2026. He is slated to serve as NAESP president-elect in 2027–2028 and president in 2028–2029.

We’re excited to announce that the Fall CAUSA 2025 Conference will take place in Oakland, California on:

October 10 (4 PM) and October 11 (8 AM)
Hotel Venue: Executive Inn & Suites, Embarcadero Cove

Don’t forget to mark your calendar:
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When she talks about her job as director of culturally and linguistically responsive initiatives for the Buffalo Public Schools, Dalphne Bell reflects on “being a Black woman who didn’t grow up experiencing celebratory Black culture or any other cultural celebrations.” She adds, “It was Thanksgiving, and I only learned that the Pilgrims and everyone were having a nice meal.”
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