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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union honors educators at Salute to Purple Star Schools event

Roseville, CA (March 27, 2026) |

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union supported San Diego County Department of Education’s Salute to Purple Star Schools event on March 18, honoring the educators, staff and partners dedicated to serving military-connected students and their families.
In a region that includes Camp Pendleton and serves more than 50,000 military-connected students, these school employees play a vital role in creating stability, understanding and opportunity for these students every day.

Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Left to right: Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union; Mark Milliron, president of National University; Mia Rasmussen, student emcee at Mt. Carmel High School; Gloria Ciriza, San Diego County superintendent of schools at San Diego County Office of Education; Loren Jacobi, commanding officer of Naval Base Coronado; Karl Mueller, superintendent of Coronado Unified School District; and Joseph Clevenger, assistant superintendent of student services and programs at San Diego County Office of Education.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is dedicated to improving the financial lives of its Members. Founded in 1934 by 126 school employees, the Member‑owned cooperative provides a full range of financial products and services to more than 1.5 million Members and is the largest financial institution dedicated to serving school employees and their families. SchoolsFirst FCU has been named California’s top credit union by Forbes for seven consecutive years and recognized by J.D. Power as the #1 Credit Union for Member Banking Satisfaction for two years in a row. With more than $36 billion in assets, SchoolsFirst FCU is the largest credit union in California and the third largest in the United States. For more information, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org. Insured by NCUA.

Contact

Robin Wachner
Vice President, Communications & Member Engagement
media@schoolsfirstfcu.org

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