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![Summer tips for young learners from 2026 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year Natalie Wilkes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749581132/sbceoorg/caia2yp1fkk6l7jfolhr/54533612951_c2c23f81c7_k.jpg","width":2048}])
![Introducing the 2026 Santa Barbara Bowl Performing Arts Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748889076/sbceoorg/xhkvnvsu3v1yupuczdm5/PATOYwebsitethumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748889076/sbceoorg/xhkvnvsu3v1yupuczdm5/PATOYwebsitethumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748889076/sbceoorg/xhkvnvsu3v1yupuczdm5/PATOYwebsitethumbnail.png","width":800}])
![Eighteen Santa Barbara County educators honored for completing literacy credential program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748879463/sbceoorg/k93rlz1pnsodpbwhgltv/_2025ReadingandLiteracyAddedAuthorizationRLAAhonoreespicturedwithSantaBarbaraCountySuperintendentofSchoolsSusanSalcidoandotherSBCEOrepresentatives.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748879463/sbceoorg/k93rlz1pnsodpbwhgltv/_2025ReadingandLiteracyAddedAuthorizationRLAAhonoreespicturedwithSantaBarbaraCountySuperintendentofSchoolsSusanSalcidoandotherSBCEOrepresentatives.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748879463/sbceoorg/k93rlz1pnsodpbwhgltv/_2025ReadingandLiteracyAddedAuthorizationRLAAhonoreespicturedwithSantaBarbaraCountySuperintendentofSchoolsSusanSalcidoandotherSBCEOrepresentatives.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748879463/sbceoorg/k93rlz1pnsodpbwhgltv/_2025ReadingandLiteracyAddedAuthorizationRLAAhonoreespicturedwithSantaBarbaraCountySuperintendentofSchoolsSusanSalcidoandotherSBCEOrepresentatives.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748879463/sbceoorg/k93rlz1pnsodpbwhgltv/_2025ReadingandLiteracyAddedAuthorizationRLAAhonoreespicturedwithSantaBarbaraCountySuperintendentofSchoolsSusanSalcidoandotherSBCEOrepresentatives.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748879463/sbceoorg/k93rlz1pnsodpbwhgltv/_2025ReadingandLiteracyAddedAuthorizationRLAAhonoreespicturedwithSantaBarbaraCountySuperintendentofSchoolsSusanSalcidoandotherSBCEOrepresentatives.jpg","width":2200}])
![2025 Crystal Apple Educator Awardees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748532447/sbceoorg/swskryykvltkoggatnjr/1stPlaceOverallPeabodyCharter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748532447/sbceoorg/swskryykvltkoggatnjr/1stPlaceOverallPeabodyCharter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748532447/sbceoorg/swskryykvltkoggatnjr/1stPlaceOverallPeabodyCharter.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748532447/sbceoorg/swskryykvltkoggatnjr/1stPlaceOverallPeabodyCharter.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748532447/sbceoorg/swskryykvltkoggatnjr/1stPlaceOverallPeabodyCharter.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748532447/sbceoorg/swskryykvltkoggatnjr/1stPlaceOverallPeabodyCharter.jpg","width":2200}])
![2025 Crystal Apple Educator Awardees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748026116/sbceoorg/uixenfeanhvzaeihvzxi/2025CrystalAppleEducatorAwardees.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748026116/sbceoorg/uixenfeanhvzaeihvzxi/2025CrystalAppleEducatorAwardees.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748026116/sbceoorg/uixenfeanhvzaeihvzxi/2025CrystalAppleEducatorAwardees.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748026116/sbceoorg/uixenfeanhvzaeihvzxi/2025CrystalAppleEducatorAwardees.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748026116/sbceoorg/uixenfeanhvzaeihvzxi/2025CrystalAppleEducatorAwardees.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748026116/sbceoorg/uixenfeanhvzaeihvzxi/2025CrystalAppleEducatorAwardees.jpg","width":2200}])
![I Madonnari]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747421426/sbceoorg/qxda9hbiaxru7kyw3d3a/IMadonnari.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747421426/sbceoorg/qxda9hbiaxru7kyw3d3a/IMadonnari.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747421426/sbceoorg/qxda9hbiaxru7kyw3d3a/IMadonnari.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747421426/sbceoorg/qxda9hbiaxru7kyw3d3a/IMadonnari.png","width":912}])
![2026 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, Natalie Wilkes in her classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746745633/sbceoorg/pcbojdgybrxacduqdwsh/2026SantaBarbaraCountyTeacheroftheYearNatalieWilkesinherclassroom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746745633/sbceoorg/pcbojdgybrxacduqdwsh/2026SantaBarbaraCountyTeacheroftheYearNatalieWilkesinherclassroom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746745633/sbceoorg/pcbojdgybrxacduqdwsh/2026SantaBarbaraCountyTeacheroftheYearNatalieWilkesinherclassroom.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746745633/sbceoorg/pcbojdgybrxacduqdwsh/2026SantaBarbaraCountyTeacheroftheYearNatalieWilkesinherclassroom.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746745633/sbceoorg/pcbojdgybrxacduqdwsh/2026SantaBarbaraCountyTeacheroftheYearNatalieWilkesinherclassroom.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746745633/sbceoorg/pcbojdgybrxacduqdwsh/2026SantaBarbaraCountyTeacheroftheYearNatalieWilkesinherclassroom.jpg","width":2048}])
![Graduates with graduation caps]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715812319/sbceoorg/pq7wr7y6iwgflki7tiwk/GraduationRoundupImage.png","width":1600}])
![Rotary Club of Santa Barbara honors four local teachers for excellence and impact]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746486839/sbceoorg/hxygizduf1f7wt2xstfb/NewsReleaseRotary.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746486839/sbceoorg/hxygizduf1f7wt2xstfb/NewsReleaseRotary.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746486839/sbceoorg/hxygizduf1f7wt2xstfb/NewsReleaseRotary.png","width":800}])
From the Desk of Superintendent Salcido
![Susan Salcido]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681513374/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681513374/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681513374/sbceoorg/veiept3svhhjtooj7wj0/susancropped.jpg","width":800}])
From every corner of the county, we feel the energy of graduation season, marking the close of one chapter and the start of something entirely new. To the families, educators, and mentors who walked alongside our graduates, we thank you.
Non-Profit Programs of SBCEO
![child receiving dental exam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688927312/sbceoorg/thbqpsultln7i7psyj9w/CFRS-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688927312/sbceoorg/thbqpsultln7i7psyj9w/CFRS-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688927312/sbceoorg/thbqpsultln7i7psyj9w/CFRS-2.jpg","width":799}])
Connecting families to resources, from health screenings to social services
![girl drawing a ladybug]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1687975859/sbceoorg/xupkoyiveuc4ryyahaiz/080-AL2023_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Supporting TK-12 arts education in Santa Barbara County schools
![Student mock interviews]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688926898/sbceoorg/ntgivv0ogmq1fhvjlckc/mockinterviews-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688926898/sbceoorg/ntgivv0ogmq1fhvjlckc/mockinterviews-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688926898/sbceoorg/ntgivv0ogmq1fhvjlckc/mockinterviews-2.jpg","width":800}])
Preparing students for the future by connecting schools to businesses, volunteers, & technology
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