At the end of this year, as many of you know, my tenure as County Superintendent of Schools will come to a close. These past four years, which included a life-altering pandemic, have made me a better leader, a better professional, and a better person. I leave my position with an immense sense of gratitude to the many individuals and partner agencies who have been central to carrying out the mission of the Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE).
First, I would like to recognize the staff of the county office, who together, working arm in arm, embraced change, and a new vision for students across the county. They are among the most dedicated and extraordinary people I have known, and I am so grateful to them.
MCOE is a team that knows and embodies our values of Service, Excellence, Innovation, and Teamwork – as we carry out our work every day.
I am proud of the new coastal center and the staff supporting our coastal school district partners. We changed the way in which we do our professional development. Prior to the pandemic, we had begun to explore new ways to deliver training. We are pleased with the progress made at supporting our employees in their professional development and learning, which ultimately impacts the quality of service we provide to our students and families.
Over the last four years, it is important to note that we hired many fantastic employees. When it comes to innovation, our team implemented many new initiatives that positively impact students all over the county. Between how we teach and how we approach student learning as mentors and as staff developers, we've brought Innovation to the classroom in Mendocino County. We have the first-ever educational technology leadership Consortium that Mendocino County has ever seen.
Lastly, I want to commend the MCOE team for their commitment to teamwork and a continuous improvement mindset. All our departments are now aligned with the California system of support. Together we created a map of how to continue to move MCOE forward. And once again, thank you to all those individuals who make the MCOE the amazing organization that it is.
The work of a county office of education is complex, and multi-layered, and involves many external agencies to deliver critical services and support to our students. I would like to thank our local public health agency, the law enforcement agencies that serve our county, and countless nonprofits that support our students and families every day. Your work is vital to the health, safety and well-being of our entire community. Thank you for being trusted partners that we can count on.
As I begin a new chapter in my career, I leave knowing that the work we have accomplished together will carry on. I look forward to being your partner in our joint mission to serve the students and families of Mendocino County.
It has been a pleasure to serve as your County Superintendent of Schools.
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