The Manteca Unified School District announced the Association of California School Administrators Region VII teachers and administrators of the year during its board of trustees meeting Tuesday, June 9.

The teachers of the year are:

• Gina Obrochta, third grade at Lincoln School: Obrochta is a member of the school’s Data Analysis Review Team, serves as president of school site council and is a board member with the Parent Teacher Club.

“Every lunch period, you can find Gina poring over student scores and consulting with other teachers on best strategies to provide access and opportunities for her students,” said Cheryl Meeker, MUSD senior director of elementary education, when introducing Obrochta.

• Melanie Ota, first grade at French Camp School: Ota has been at French Camp School for 20 years. Nominated by her grade-level team, she works with struggling students in reading and math, serves as a mentor to other teachers at her grade level, makes home visits and tutors after school. Ota is a nominee for San Joaquin County Teacher of the Year.

“With an eye on instructional standards, Ms. Ota above all else makes lessons and learning fun for her students,” Meeker said. “According to her grade-level team, she works long days and gives generously and usually anonymously to all who need her help or support.”

• Shirley Kruenegel, fourth grade at McParland School: Principal Dale Borgeson described Kruenegel as an invaluable asset to the school’s staff and students.

“Overall, I would classify Mrs. Kruenegel as the epitome of what I consider to be the ideal teacher — someone who is reflective, caring and student-centered.”

• Jasmine Mim, seventh- and eighth-grade science at Sequoia School: Mim was described as a go-to teacher who participates in the Parent Teacher Program and is “always searching for more hands-on projects, which will enable her students to learn to their full potential at state science standards,” Meeker said.

Jacqui Breitenbucher, the outgoing principal at Sequoia, added: “Ms. Mim is just as excited as the students when they experiment with the fetal pig dissection.”

• Sarah Haskett, English at Manteca High: Haskett works as an adviser for Rachel’s Challenge and is a leader and supporter of changes to campus culture.

According to Vice Principal Raul Mora, “Sarah is a motivator and agent of change. But most of all, she inspires others to be better people so they, in turn, can help change the world.”

• Named as administrators of the year were Sherrie Jamero (elementary), Doug McCreath (career and technical education) and Howard Holtsman (adult education).

Jamero is moving from a vice principal position at Hafley School to be principal at Woodward. She has been with the district for 18 years.

McCreath is being promoted from assistant principal at Manteca High to principal. He was instrumental in creating health science in agriculture career pathways at Manteca High, according to Bob Lee, senior director of secondary education.

Howard Holtsman is retiring as principal at Manteca Adult School after 18 years. He served on the state adult education and legislative policy committees.

There were three other appointments: Audrey Greene is moving from vice principal to principal at Shasta; Diane Medeiros is moving from principal at Brockman to principal at the Lindbergh Educational Center; and Breitenbucher is moving from principal at Sequoia to become the director of business services and chief business officer for the district.