February 23-26, 2026 • Long Beach Convention Center • Long Beach, CA
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Teacher and Volunteer Awards Recognition Ceremony and Keynote

Awards Ceremony begins promptly at 12:45pm on the Exhibit Hall Stage (Level 1)

  • Student Performance
  • EMCEE: Kimberly Matthews, 2025 Hart Vision Teacher of the Year, Springs Charter Schools
  • AWARDS PRESENTED AT THIS GENERAL SESSION:

    2026 Rachel Willis-Henry Volunteer of the Year Award
    • Juana Morales Aguilar
      Making Waves Academy
    2026 Hart Vision Award Recipients
    • Guadalupe Covarrubias
      California Teacher of the Year

      Magnolia Science Academy 2, Magnolia Public Schools
    • Maria Trinidad Humildad
      Regional Teacher of the Year – Bay Area

      Latino College Preparatory Academy, The Foundation for Hispanic Education
    • Dayna Rosso
      Regional Teacher of the Year – Los Angeles

      Stella Elementary Charter Academy, Bright Star Schools
    • Armando Murillo
      Regional Teacher of the Year – NorCal/Central Valley

      University High School
    • Nancy Alcalá
      Regional Teacher of the Year – Southern California

      Orange County School of the Arts
  • KEYNOTE: Principal Amen Rahh
    "Revolutionary School Culture: The 6 Principles of Unlocking Your Students’ Hidden Treasure"

    (Book signing with Principal Rahh immediately after the Awards Ceremony)

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Amen Rahh

Principal
KEYNOTE: "Revolutionary School Culture: The 6 Principles of Unlocking Your Students’ Hidden Treasure"
Amen Rahh, better known as Principal Rahh, The Revolutionary Principal, is an award-winning high school principal, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and renowned education innovator. As the founder of University Pathways Public Service Academy (The U) in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Rahh transformed his school into a national model—achieving zero fights, zero suspensions, and back-to-back 100% graduation rates.

Rahh is the author of the Amazon Bestseller Revolutionary School Culture: The 6 Principles of Unlocking Your School’s Hidden Treasure, which outlines his groundbreaking approach to creating high-impact learning environments. Recognized for his transformative leadership, he expanded his work by launching Revolutionary Education, a consulting firm that empowers schools, teachers, and communities to adopt his Revolutionary School Culture framework.

Driven by a mission to revolutionize education, Rahh is also the founder and CEO of Knowlej, an AI-powered Learn-to-Earn platform that rewards students for learning while tackling chronic absenteeism. Knowlej provides students with financial incentives, including stocks, savings contributions, and career exploration opportunities, ensuring that education is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about building financial empowerment. By integrating real-world rewards—such as gift cards, investment opportunities, and exposure to high-growth careers—Knowlej helps students connect their education to their future success.

A native of Compton, California, Rahh is deeply committed to addressing educational inequities at every level. He also founded Compton Legacy Early Childhood Academy, which focuses on early learning and intervention to give young learners a strong foundation for success. Beyond education, Rahh is an EdTech founder, public speaker, and media personality who has worked with Fortune 500 companies, national organizations, and top education leaders. He is frequently sought after for keynotes and workshops on school transformation, leadership, and innovation.

With a vision to redefine education for the future, Rahh continues to break barriers, ensuring that students from underserved communities are equipped with the skills, resources, and financial literacy needed to thrive in today’s world.


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Kimberly Matthews

Springs Charter Schools


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