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CATHY PARKERTUOLUMNE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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Quality Education for All
Cathy Parker is a highly respected educator who has the depth and breadth of educational experience needed to support school districts, represent and promote Tuolumne County's interests at the regional, state, and federal level, and provide learning opportunities for all. Since 1997, Cathy has served in education, starting as a science teacher at Curtis Creek School. Cathy received her administrative services credential and started first with the San Joaquin County Office of Education, then returned to Tuolumne County, where she currently serves as the County Superintendent of the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office. With almost 25 years of teaching and administrative experience, she is the most qualified for this position.
Cathy on Access TuolumneAs part of Access Tuolumne's Election Special, Cathy shares her successful programs and partnerships, and her plans for providing Quality Education for All.
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What People Are Saying
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Letters to the Editor |
"From my experience and perspective as both parent and teacher of students in Tuolumne County Schools, I confidently support Superintendent Cathy Parker without reservation. Her commitment to students’ needs is evident; if you go to support one of your children or students at any County Schools event, you will see Cathy there supporting, too. Leading our county schools is no small task - Superintendent Parker has the heart, wisdom, and experience to continue leading and supporting Tuolumne County's students."
Leslie Newman, Teacher
"As a long time health care provider in our local Tuolumne County schools, I have had the privilege of working with several County Superintendents over many years. The onslaught of COVID-19 was an unprecedented event and the biggest crisis in Tuolumne County school history. I watched Cathy Parker on the COVID battlefield and her commitment to Tuolumne County children and their families never faltered. Cathy had to make many difficult decisions during this time and most people did not see how much research and time she dedicated to each and every decision this pandemic required. Cathy is responsible for developing and implementing COVID testing sites throughout the county, to make testing more available for families and school staff. Cathy also met weekly with local and state advisors on how to move forward during this incredibly difficult time for all of us. Cathy has always put the needs and safety of children on the forefront of every decision she makes and I am happy to endorse Superintendent Parker as my choice for Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools."
Erika Hagstrom Dossi, Smile Keepers Director
Achievements
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Provided Budgetary and Local Control Accountability Plan technical assistance and oversight for 11 school districts and 1 charter school.
Created a unique and successful Alternative Education school program utilizing strategies and resources to create a positive learning environment for at-risk students while garnering WASC Accreditation for all High School programs.
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Successfully implemented and coordinated over $10 million in competitive grant programs including a recently received 4-year Mental Health Services Grant, three STEM Grants, an Adult Education Block Grant, Homeless & Foster Youth Services grants, and many more.
Developed partnerships with diverse organizations to collaborate efficiently including the Tuolumne County Public Health, Sheriff, Probation, Social Services, Health, and Behavioral Health Departments. Other partners also include University of California, California State University, the Yosemite Community College District, Workforce Investment Board, California Department of Education, and Regional County Schools Offices.
Provided strong local, regional and statewide leadership for public and private schools throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by:
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Next Term Priorites
- Continuing to support all students, including adult learners, seeking traditional and alternative pathways to complete high school.
- Expanding mental health services access at school sites and reducing the impacts of adverse childhood experiences that impede students' ability to learn and achieve.
- Increasing the options for all students to include Career Technical Education (CTE); Visual and Performing Arts; and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in their coursework.
- Preparing the readiness for our youngest children, so they have the skills to enjoy and succeed in school.
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