Shining Stars
Community members who shine the spotlight on education and equity.
Awarding community commitment. Celebrating connectedness.
The Bryan McKrell Shining STARS Award honors extraordinary individuals and organizations whose commitment to public education makes a lasting impact.
These honorees go above and beyond to advance the mission of the San Juan Education Foundation and San Juan Unified — championing inspired teaching, expanding student opportunity, and fueling educational equity.
Their dedication creates a ripple effect across schools and neighborhoods, helping our entire community shine brighter.
Each year, our Hall of Fame inductees are honored at the San Juan Education Foundation’s signature gala: An Evening with the STARS.
Meet our Shining STARS
Explore this inspiring group of honorees who illuminate what’s possible when community and education come together.
2022
Brent Boultinghouse
2021
Trent Teague
2020
Del Campo High School’s Kids Helping Kids
2019
Bryan McKrell
2018
Larry Miles
2017
Tony Asaro
2016
Lucinda Luttgen
2015
Nina Mancina
2014
Mary Lyn Kagan
2013
Paul Ioanidis
2012
Charlene Mattison
2011
Pamela Lapinski
2010
Dr. General Davie
2009
John Finegan
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The Bryan McKrell Shining STARS Award is proudly presented by the San Juan Education Foundation, in partnership with the San Juan Unified School District. Together, we invest in education and enrich lives.