SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
October 07, 2025
Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to public education at the 2025 County Superintendents Awards Reception, held Sept. 30, 2025, in San Diego. The annual event, hosted by the California County Superintendents in partnership with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, celebrated individuals and agencies whose leadership and innovation in education make a lasting impact on students and schools statewide.
“SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union supports and recognizes the leaders who go above and beyond for the educators and students in their communities,” said Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. “Our partnership reflects a deep commitment to the success of California’s school employees and the vital role they play across the state.”
Following nominations from 58 county office of education, a committee of county superintendents select the winners in three categories – STAR Awards, Leadership Awards and a Champion’s Award. Visit the website for details of each award and a list of the 2025 winners.
“Every day, county superintendents and their teams innovate, adapt and lead with purpose to support California’s students,” said Dr. Todd Finnell, Imperial County superintendent of schools and president, California County Superintendents. “These awards honor the dedicated leaders and partners who make education stronger for every community.”
About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union serving school employees, and for the seventh year in a row, Forbes has named SchoolsFirst FCU the top credit union in California. Serving school employees and their families, the organization is dedicated to delivering World-Class Personal Service and improving the financial lives of its Members. In J.D. Power’s 2025 inaugural U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction Study, its Members ranked them #1 for overall satisfaction. Today they serve more than 1.5 million Members with a full range of financial products and services. SchoolsFirst FCU was founded in 1934, when 126 school employees pooled $1,200 and established a Member-owned cooperative to help improve each other's lives.
The Credit Union has nearly $34 billion in assets and remains the largest credit union in California and the third largest credit union in the United States. For more information about SchoolsFirst FCU, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org.
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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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