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We’re thrilled to have you join us for an empowering experience focused on Somos Semillas: Cultivating the Future Together. You’ll engage with inspiring speakers, dynamic panels, and interactive workshops designed to ignite leadership and foster meaningful connections.
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It Is Within Reach: Building Pathways to the Superintendency
Friday June 27, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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Together, we would explore key strategies that have proven effective across our districts, including:

Mentorship and sponsorship
Purposeful professional learning
Interview and budget preparation
Leadership coaching
Encouraging bold decisions to pursue advancement

A powerful throughline for our session will be confronting and dispelling the myth that the superintendency is “out of reach” or “meant for someone else.” By sharing our experiences and practical tools, we can help others see themselves in this role—and take the steps to get there.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Carmen García

Dr. Carmen García

Superintendent, Morgan Hill Unified School District
Dr. Carmen García currently serves as the Superintendent of the Morgan Hill Unified School District. She was born in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, México, and grew up in Southern California where she took full advantage of her K-12 education.  Dr. García began teaching in the Long Beach... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Parvin Ahmadi

Dr. Parvin Ahmadi

Superintendent, Castro Valley Unified School District
Dr. Ahmadi prioritizes access, equity and respect for diversity as values she holds close to her heart. She has always believed  that we must do right by children; every single one of them! Her career began as a teacher in San Jose where she taught for ten years before moving to... Read More →
avatar for Rubén Aurelio

Rubén Aurelio

Superintendent, Vallejo City Unified School District
Aurelio's commitment to education is evident in his diverse roles and responsibilities across various school districts. Before assuming the role of superintendent for the Vallejo Unified School District, he served as the superintendent of the St. Helena Unified School District, showcasing... Read More →
avatar for Diego R. Ochoa

Diego R. Ochoa

Superintendent, San Mateo-Foster City School District
Superintendent Ochoa joined the San Mateo-Foster City School District in June 2021. He has led the district in establishing a 5-year Strategic Plan involving over 70 stakeholders representing teachers, staff, administrators, labor partners, parents, and community organizations. The... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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