Carpinteria High School teacher and leader of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program Emily Garcia has been selected as a 2026 Distinguished New Educator by the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO).
“Ms. Garcia is a profoundly compassionate educator who consistently seeks opportunities to broaden her students’ horizons,” CHS Principal Gerardo Cornejo told the SBCEO. “Her innate ability to connect with students and ignite their curiosity is clearly evident in the thoughtful lessons and activities she meticulously prepares.”
SBECO said Garcia has transformed CHS’ agriculture program in her two years there…