An was nominated by a peer within our organization who observed his dedication and compassion to staff collaboration, student success and community building. In his role supporting college and career readiness at YCOE, he consistently goes above and beyond to understand each student’s unique goals and chal-lenges to help them achieve their goals by offering personalized guidance, encouragement, and innovative solutions. His approach have helped countless students discover pathways to higher education or mean-ingful careers beyond high school. His leadership, integrity, and care have positively impacted countless students and colleagues alike.

 

Beyond his professional excellence, An fosters a warm, collaborative workplace culture—sharing produce from his garden and an eagerness to engage others in meaningful, open dialogue that strengthens trust and connection. He takes time to understand others’ perspectives where ideas flow freely and everyone feels valued.

 

An is currently pursuing his Ph.D., which exemplifies his commitment to being a lifelong learner, inspiring those around him to grow, care deeply, and pursue excellence themselves. Through his dedication and kindness, An Ta enriches both students’ lives and the broader educational community.

 

Please join us in celebrating and recognizing An at our next Yolo County Board of Education meeting:

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 @ 3:30 pm

1280 Santa Anita Ct., Ste #120, Conference Rooms