With 34 years of serving students and families, 33 of which have been in Monterey County, Dan has a wide breadth of experiences that have prepared him for being Monterey County’s next Superintendent of Schools. From humble beginnings as a school campus supervisor, to eventually becoming the district superintendent of the largest school district in the county, Dan honed his skills as a leader, resulting in better outcomes for students.
Empowering Education for All Students
Dan’s 34-year career in education has focused on being a Champion for students as evidenced by his commitment to making a profound difference in every position that he has held. His unwavering focus on closing achievement gaps is at the center of the campaign for a brighter education that prepares all students to be college, career and life ready.
Dan’s work hasn’t gone unnoticed as he has been recognized by his peers through numerous awards for his accomplishments including:
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2011 ACSA* Secondary Principal of the Year (Region 10)
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2016 ACSA* Curriculum & Instruction Administrator of the Year (Region 10)
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2022 CALSA** Superintendent of the Year (Region 4)
*ACSA - Association of California School Administrators
** CALSA - California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators
Career Journey
Campus
Supervisor
Assistant Principal
Guidance Technician
Principal
Dropout Prevention Coordinator
Associate
Superintendent
Teacher
Superintendent
Other Roles
Little League Baseball Coach
Youth Football Coach
High School
Baseball Coach
Community Advocate
Memberships / Boards
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Bright Futures Monterey County
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Girls Inc.
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CCS Sportsmanship Committee
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Learning Environment Action Research Network
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Association of California School Administrators
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California Association of Latino Superintendents & Administrators
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Rotary Salinas (AlisaI)
