This press release is shared by Amy Alzina Superintendent: Santa Barbara, Calif., (DATE) – Cold Spring School District honors the month of May as Teacher Appreciation Month. Recognized as a California Distinguished School and recipient of the Exemplary Arts in Education Award, Cold Spring School District attributes student achievement to the dedicated educators and staff members who go above and beyond to ensure all students receive a well-rounded and high-quality education. “We recognize the hard work of the wonderful teachers and staff members of Cold Spring School District and their partnerships with students and families,” says Amy Alzina, Superintendent, Cold Spring School District. “We thank our educators and staff members for being committed to academic excellence and leading our students through their academic achievements.” The recognition of teachers comes at an important time as the school year ends and Cold Spring School District reflects on another great year of studen

Amy Alzina Superintendent of the Cold Spring School District shared this article. Amy Alzina serves as the Superintendent and Principal of the Cold Spring Elementary School District in Montecito, California. Dr. Amy Alzina stands out due to her leadership skills in public school education.  One of her main accomplishments is creating a collaborative student-centered team that works tirelessly to have every child achieve both academically and socially-emotionally.  Dr. Amy Alzina has dedicated her work to improving student learning outcomes, which embraces a whole-child approach to teaching and learning.  Dr. Amy Alzina is a graduate of Concordia University, where she earned an Educational Leadership Degree Ed.D. She also has a School Administration M.A. and Teaching M.A. degree from Pacific University. Amy Alzina also graduated from Westmont College with a B. A. (Bachelor of Arts) degree majoring in Liberal Studies and minoring in Kinesiology. “Every Great Leader was first a Grea