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San Mateo Assistant Principal Named State's Co-Administrator of the Year
In addition, San Mateo High's Sara Catelli was selected as a recipient of the 2013 Bob Burton Spirit Award for Region D.
To the majority of San Mateo High School students, assistant principal Cynthia Rapaido is an out-going, respected member of the community and known as a nice person.
If someone breaks a school rule, it can be a different story. She’s a determined, fair-minded adminstrator with a tough job in the area of discipline.
To the Association of California School Administrators, Rapaido is one of the best in the state. The association named Rapaido the Co-Administrator of the Year.
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In addition, San Mateo High’s Sara Catelli was selected as a recipient of the 2013 Bob Burton Spirit Award for Region D by the California Association of Directors of Activities.
The Burton award is presented to someone who makes a positive difference and who emphasizes inclusion with all students and members. Sequoia Middle School’s (Newbury Park) Barbara Johnson was awarded the honor last year. Other winners include Lisa Avery, Craig Combs and Linda Frye.
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Rapaido has a long resume of accomplishments. She was named one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the United States in the category of “Builders & Emerging Leaders.”
After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from San Diego State, Rapaido went on to earn a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) with an emphasis in International and Multicultural Education and her Master's of Art in Educational Administration with an an emphasis in Organization and Leadership from the University of San Francisco.
Rapaudo has been involved in public education for more than two decades, as a teacher and administrator. She has also served as a liaison for the Latino Parent Association and Black Parent Association. With a Spanish minor, she worked with Latino students and parents in a variety of capacities including gang interventions and parent-support strategies.
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