County SuperintendentThe County Superintendent is elected by the voters of Sonoma County. The Superintendent is a state constitutional officer who acts as a liaison for local school districts and the state. The Superintendent provides leadership, support, and state-designated fiscal and program oversight for the county's 40 school districts and their more than 68,000 students. This position also serves as the chief executive officer of the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE). Show Get to know the superintendentSteven D. Herrington, Ph.D., was elected Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools in 2010. He took office on January 3, 2011, and began a second term in office on January 2, 2015. His third term began January 7, 2019. He is a native Californian who began his career in education as a history teacher. He served as superintendent for three Northern California school districts. In these positions, he gained experience in rural, suburban, and urban settings. He has led educational services for students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Prior to his election, he was superintendent of Windsor Unified School District. Dr. Herrington is a Vietnam Era veteran who served in the United States Army and National Guard. He is a widower and lives in Windsor. He has two grown children, both graduates of California public schools and its university system. His daughter is a project director supporting charter school teacher induction for the North Coast School of Education in the east bay. His son works as an account manager for a technology company in Denver. As county superintendent Dr. Herrington and the programs he oversees have received national, state, and local recognition. This includes:
Dr. Herrington has been recognized with numerous awards since becoming County Superintendent. These include:
As a district superintendent, Dr. Herrington was recognized with several state and national awards. These included:
The county superintendent's education initiatives have focused on service to students, service to districts, and service to the community. He believes that one of the best ways to maximize support for education is through community-linked collaborative projects. Current projects are focused on the following educational priorities:
Dr. Herrington ensures that SCOE focuses its efforts on the key areas listed above in order to best serve schools, students, and community. Each year, he sets an Educational Agenda for the Sonoma County Office of Education. Then, his leadership team set performance goals for themselves and their departments linked to that agenda.
In 2015-16, he set the goal of creating a training center to provide working adults with the training and support they need to earn a teaching credential. This effort was in response to Sonoma County’s growing teacher shortage.The new training center is called the North Coast School of Education. This accredited program currently offers more than 200 adults the opportunity to earn a teaching or administrative services credential. Dr. Herrington is working with several local and state agencies to address the need for affordable teacher housing. 10,000 Degrees, Sonoma County Advisory Board Staff in the county superintendent's office provide communications, public relations, and interagency support for SCOE. This includes: Print and electronic publications, news releases, social media communications, and the SCOE website. Staff also support communication between SCOE and county, state, and community groups that provide services to schools and students. News Releases Who is running for Sonoma County school superintendent?Amie Carter, a candidate for the Sonoma County Superintendent election in 2022. Amie worked as the Assistant Superintendent in Novato Unified for two and half years, and during _ that time she made several positive changes in our district.
Who is Mary Jane Burke?Mary Jane Burke serves as the Marin County Superintendent of Schools. She is responsible for managing the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE), which serves more than 40,000 students ages birth to 22 years and oversees more than $450M in public education funds countywide.
Who is the superintendent of schools in California?Tony Thurmond was sworn in as the 28th California State Superintendent of Public Instruction on January 7, 2019. Superintendent Thurmond is an educator, social worker, and public school parent, who has served the people of California for more than ten years in elected office.
How many school superintendents are there in California?*Quick Facts: There are 6.227 million students in California (Source: California Department of Education, CalEdFacts: 2015-16) There are 1,025 districts in California. There are 58 County Superintendents in California.
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