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Congratulations to the 2026 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year
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![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}])
![Young readers from across Santa Barbara County wield literary knowledge in annual Battle of the Books competitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745527916/sbceoorg/gbixmqsaoaco0czowy3d/42425SantaBarbaraBattleoftheBooks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745527916/sbceoorg/gbixmqsaoaco0czowy3d/42425SantaBarbaraBattleoftheBooks.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745527916/sbceoorg/gbixmqsaoaco0czowy3d/42425SantaBarbaraBattleoftheBooks.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745527916/sbceoorg/gbixmqsaoaco0czowy3d/42425SantaBarbaraBattleoftheBooks.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745527916/sbceoorg/gbixmqsaoaco0czowy3d/42425SantaBarbaraBattleoftheBooks.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745527916/sbceoorg/gbixmqsaoaco0czowy3d/42425SantaBarbaraBattleoftheBooks.jpg","width":2100}])
![Ricardo Gabaldón with Superintendent Salcido and Bill Cirone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744748625/sbceoorg/kdwqicqe02b3ffzb24p0/1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744748625/sbceoorg/kdwqicqe02b3ffzb24p0/1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744748625/sbceoorg/kdwqicqe02b3ffzb24p0/1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744748625/sbceoorg/kdwqicqe02b3ffzb24p0/1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744748625/sbceoorg/kdwqicqe02b3ffzb24p0/1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744748625/sbceoorg/kdwqicqe02b3ffzb24p0/1.jpg","width":2048}])
![Hats off for Santa Barbara County’s 2025 California Distinguished Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744133776/sbceoorg/g93fmrzsckriv1skp76o/CADistinguishedSchools.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744133776/sbceoorg/g93fmrzsckriv1skp76o/CADistinguishedSchools.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744133776/sbceoorg/g93fmrzsckriv1skp76o/CADistinguishedSchools.png","width":800}])
![Spelling Sensations: 2025 Santa Barbara County Spelling Bee Champions Crowned]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742340383/sbceoorg/bsagx1yku6s1ygphurqt/2025SantaBarbaraCountySpellingBeeWinners.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742340383/sbceoorg/bsagx1yku6s1ygphurqt/2025SantaBarbaraCountySpellingBeeWinners.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742340383/sbceoorg/bsagx1yku6s1ygphurqt/2025SantaBarbaraCountySpellingBeeWinners.png","width":800}])
![DPHS Mock Trial Team A]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741027628/sbceoorg/e6nvr8gdl6qokab2jumq/DPHS_A_2025.jpg","width":2200}])
![Santa Barbara Countywide Job Fairs: Your path to a rewarding career in public education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740072789/sbceoorg/s2xybnc6kxzfaxmy4cc7/2025JobFairsPRWebsiteGraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740072789/sbceoorg/s2xybnc6kxzfaxmy4cc7/2025JobFairsPRWebsiteGraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740072789/sbceoorg/s2xybnc6kxzfaxmy4cc7/2025JobFairsPRWebsiteGraphic.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}])
Our Join the Journey series shares a glimpse into the many occupations that exist in schools, districts, and the county education office. Visit sbceo.org/jointhejourney to watch the full video series and explore available opportunities within the field of education.
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}])
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