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SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
INCLUSION MEANS BELONGING FOR EVERY STUDENT
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is helping to ensure all students, including students with disabilities, are learning and supported across all educational opportunities and environments.
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Placer County Office of Education
Placer County turns the page toward lifelong literacy with its new Placer County Reads Initiative
Placer County continues to excel in education, yet even in high-achieving communities, literacy gaps persist. Reading, writing and overall literacy have always been the foundation of learning, but recent data has revealed an urgent truth: while literacy is fundamental, it is not guaranteed for every student.
Startup of the Month: The Make Box
Robotic kits made to click with STEM learners
From crafting with popsicle sticks in elementary school to working with small electronic devices in middle school, Kavya Khare clearly had DIY in her DNA. She is now the founder of The Make Box, a UC Davis and Bay Area-based startup that creates modular robotic kits, SnapBots, for young students to engage in STEM.
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Intech Mechanical Company, LLC
BUILDING PEOPLE, DELIVERING RESULTS
Intech Mechanical celebrated their 30th anniversary in May. The company was founded in 1995 by Rick Chowdry and for years, Chowdry, Gary Myers and Mike Friesen had been the company’s ownership.
Young Professionals: Brandon Kennedy
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Brandon Kennedy, 32, is a program manager for Improve Your Tomorrow, a nationwide nonprofit that helps young people transfer to four-year universities. Over the course of a few years, Kennedy has helped 25 boys do this.
Young Professionals: Blake Johnson
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Blake Johnson, 37, once told himself he wouldn’t follow his mother’s career path. She’d been an educator — both a teacher and a principal— and while he respected her work, he wouldn’t pursue the same trajectory. He eventually changed his mind, setting off on a course that ultimately led him to his current role as chief strategy officer at Child Action.
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SIERRA COLLEGE
POWERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
Now in his fourteenth year, Sierra College Superintendent/President Willy Duncan reflects, “I’ve always believed that community colleges are a region’s most powerful economic development tool.”
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KIDSFIRST
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES FOR LASTING CHANGE
For over three decades, KidsFirst has stood as a cornerstone of support for children and families in Placer County. As the region’s designated child abuse prevention and family resource agency, our mission is clear: to empower and strengthen families through compassionate care, early intervention and community collaboration.
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ROSEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARIES
GROWING TOGETHER: SHAPING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY'S FUTURE
In the heart of Placer County, Roseville stands out as a city that truly values connection, recreation and lifelong learning — and much of the credit goes to its Parks, Recreation & Libraries (PRL) Department.
Aggie Square Becomes a Reality for the Capital Region
A grand opening celebration was held for the $1.1 billion UC Davis innovation center
A festive grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting was held
May 2 for Aggie Square, the $1.1 billion innovation center for UC
Davis that has been eight years in the making.