Dr. Roger Brossmer named Administrator of the Year for California

DOWNEY – Dr. Roger Brossmer, Downey Unified’s assistant superintendent of secondary education, was awarded the State Central Office Administrator of the Year Award by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). 

Dr. Roger Brossmer (city of Downey photo)

This distinguished honor not only covers Region 14, consisting of 24 school districts from Beverly Hills to Long Beach, but the entire state of California, comprising a total of 19 Regional Chapters and encompassing over 1,000 school districts across the state.

“Dr. Brossmer is tremendously adept in creating a positive, inclusive and educational environment that benefits and represents all members of our Downey Unified family,” expressed Dr. John Garcia, Downey Unified’s Superintendent. “His work ethic is unparalleled. He is guided by and exemplifies our district’s mantra ‘Our Kids Deserve the Best’ in his decision making each day for the betterment of our students, staff and broader school communities.”

Each year ACSA honors the outstanding performance and achievement of individual administrators in various regions throughout California. Brossmer was selected for this award for his exceptional leadership in managing school programs, commitment to educational quality and student achievement, commitment to professional growth, and creativity and innovation in dealing with issues and problems facing public education.

“Dr. Brossmer’s leadership has been invaluable to our school district and our community,” shared one of Downey Unified’s middle school principals. “He is a visionary leader who leads with his heart, always making what is best for our students the top priority. We know we can count on Dr. Brossmer when we need his assistance and support in the most challenging and unprecedented situations.”

Brossmer will be recognized at the ACSA Region 14 Awards Dinner on April 28 in Long Beach, and again at the ACSA Statewide Leadership Summit that brings together all 19 regions across the state on Nov. 4 in San Diego.

The Association of California School Administrators was established in 1971 and is the umbrella organization for school leaders in the state, serving more than 16,000 school leaders throughout California. ACSA's 19 regions divide the state geographically, allowing the voices of members to be heard at the local level.

The mission of ACSA is to support California’s educational leaders, ensure all students have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel and champion public education. More than two dozen job-alike and issue-oriented councils and committees, a board of directors and a delegate assembly keep ACSA focused on school leadership and on education policy issues at the local, state and federal levels.