SFUSD Arts Ambassadors are a diverse group of individuals and organizations from across our community, including arts teachers, students, coordinators, principals, teaching artists, and community-based arts partners. They have been selected for their outstanding contributions to promoting the vision and promise of the Arts Department and SFUSD.

This year's winners exemplify the creativity, passion, and dedication that make San Francisco's cultural programming truly exceptional. Through their innovative work, they have provided our students with unique experiences that have both delighted and educated.

Our Arts Ambassadors are not only members of the greater San Francisco community, but they also share a common goal of increasing access to the arts. As champions for the arts, they play a crucial role in building public awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of our vision. They serve as advocates who help lay the foundation for future growth and development in arts education, not only within SFUSD but also throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating these remarkable individuals and organizations for their contributions to arts education and their dedication to enriching the lives of our students.

Monica Rivera- Dance Instructor A.P Giannini

Joshua Rosen- Para-educator - Zone Ambassador Citywide Youth Arts Festival 2024

Daniel Ryan- Para-educator- AccessSFUSD: The Arc

Ashli Fisher - Dance Instructor

Peter Sroka - Music Instructor

Michael Govorchin -Music Instructor

Edward Garnica- Principal, Dolores Huerta

Kiara Herrera-Principal, James Lick

Hollie Mack/ Dakim Saadiq Principal, The Academy San Francisco

Valerie M. Forero-Principal, Mission High School

Reed Davaz McGowan - Youth Arts Exchange

Antwan Davis-Molodi and International Museum of Dance

Sarah Allison-Arts Coordinator Middle School

Dallas Thomas- African American Shakespeare Theater

Elana Lagerquist- StageWrite

Emily Jennings- deYoung Museum

Emily Klion & the entire SUPERB SFYT Staff and Teaching Artists

Kathleen Lussier-West - "Ms West"- Arts Coordinator High School

Anthony Li -Art Student Ambassador

Amanda Padilla Ulloa-Art Student Ambassador

Evelin Aguilar Zacarias - Art Student Ambassador

Ronald Claros- Art Student Ambassador

Cassandra Villanueva Gonzalez- Art Student Ambassador