SAN BERNARDINO, CA—- The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education recognized staff members Kimbre Sargent, Director of Categorical Programs, and Angela Quinlan, Pacific High School Career-Technical Education and Demonstration Teacher, at the January 20, 2026, Board meeting.
The Board of Education recognized Sargent for being the California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs (CAASFEP) 2025 District State & Federal Leader. Sargent, a former SBCUSD principal, was selected by CAASFEP members based on her exemplary leadership, dedication and impact in implementing and managing state and federal education programs at the school district level.
Announced in October 2025 as part of CAASFEP’s inaugural awards program, the District State & Federal Leader Award recognizes Sargent’s strong commitment to advancing equitable and effective state and federal education programs in the service of students, educators and school communities in her role as director of Categorical Programs. SBCUSD’s Categorical Programs department helps monitor and implement District and school budgets and state and federal programs, including the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The Categorical Programs department also oversees the School Site Council (SSC), a decision-making body that represents school and community partners at every SBCUSD campus.
Quinlan was recognized by the Board of Education for being the National Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science Teacher of the Year. Quinlan was one of just seven teachers and administrators nationwide recognized by PLTW for the 2025–2026 school year. PLTW honored her, in part, because “As lead of the Biomedical Pathways [at Pacific], chair of the Biomedical Advisory Board and a TIP mentor, Quinlan empowers students and colleagues alike with a passion for transforming the future.”
Quinlan is proud of the Gold-certified Biomedical Pathway she leads at Pacific, but she is especially proud of her students. Students in the Biomedical Pathway integrate various science disciplines with medicine through honors-level coursework that focuses on hands-on activities and project-based learning in a new, state-of-the-art building. Biomedical Pathway graduates are not only ready to succeed in college, but they are also ready for careers in the medical field right out of high school.
According to Quinlan, even though the award was announced earlier this school year, she still hasn’t been able to wrap her head around the fact she was selected for this national honor and that it was her students who nominated her.
“Actually, [the award] seems unreal, but I am honored because it was my students who recognized me,” Quinlan said.
About San Bernardino City Unified School District:
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is California’s ninth-largest school district and is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for college, career and life. With a focus on equity, excellence and empowerment, the District serves a diverse student population in the San Bernardino and Highland communities. For more information about SBCUSD, visit www.sbcusd.com and follow the District @SBCityUSD on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About Pacific High School:
Pacific High School is the second-oldest high school in the San Bernardino City Unified School District and currently educates students in grades 9–12. The school mascot is a pirate, and the school colors are purple, black and white. The school currently offers five different career pathways, including a Gold-certified pathway and a Silver-certified pathway. For more information about Pacific High, visit https://pacific.sbcusd.com/.
About CAASFEP:
The California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs (CAASFEP) is a professional organization serving State and Federal Program Directors and others in the implementation of federal and state programs. For more information, visit https://caasfep.org/.
About Project Lead the Way:
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a non-profit organization with a mission to equip students with the in-demand knowledge, transferable skills and career confidence they need to thrive in the real world. For more information about PLTW, visit https://www.pltw.org/.
