Christopher Thomas, assistant professor of leadership
studies at USF's School of Education, consults with a student. Photo by Bruce Cook Photography
Christopher Thomas, assistant professor of leadership
studies at the University of San Francisco’s School of Education, has been
recognized as Professor of Education of the Year by the Association of
California School Administrators.
ACSA, established in 1971, is the largest umbrella
organization for school leaders in the nation, serving more than 16,000 school
leaders. The award is one of 19 the association presents annually to recognize
outstanding performance and achievements by individuals in the public education
system.
Thomas, who is a member of ACSA, chairs the School of
Education’s Department of Leadership Studies, directs the school’s
administrative services credential program, and facilitates the Peru immersion
project, among other responsibilities.
“Professor Thomas deserves this recognition because he is committed
and dedicated to the graduate students at USF, including his commitment as the
adviser to the Graduate Student Association,” said Cynthia Rapaido, the student
who nominated Thomas. Rapaido, who is also an ACSA member, serves as president
of the USF Graduate Student Association.
She originally nominated Thomas for the award
in the San Francisco and San Mateo counties region. Thomas’ experience and credentials impressed the awards committee so
much that he not only claimed that honor but the statewide award in addition.
