Doty Middle School is proud to announce that our very own vice principal, Ms. Katharine Nicassio, has been honored as the 2025 ACSA Region 14 Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year!
This prestigious award, presented by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), recognizes outstanding school leaders who provide high-quality learning opportunities for students and make exemplary contributions to the profession.
Katharine Nicassio, along with Dr. White, Principal at Warren High School, has also been selected as an ACSA Region XIV Member of the Year. Both honorees will now move on for consideration at the state level, where they have the opportunity to be recognized among the very best administrators in California.

About the ACSA Awards Program
The ACSA Principal of the Year award is part of a broader effort to celebrate exceptional leadership in education. ACSA’s annual awards program highlights the hard work and dedication of administrators, students, and community organizations across both regional and state levels.
The program includes multiple award categories, including:
✅ State Special Awards (e.g., Ferd Kiesel Memorial Distinguished Service Award)
✅ Special Awards (e.g., Valuing Diversity Award, Partners in Educational Excellence Award)
✅ Administrators of the Year (region and state levels)
✅ Every Student Succeeding Program (region and state levels)
We are incredibly proud of Dr. White’s well-deserved recognition and look forward to seeing her continue to inspire excellence at Warren High School. Please join us in congratulating her on this remarkable achievement!
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