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Steven Herrington

Windsor,CA

Summary

Accomplished educational leader with a proven track record at Sonoma County Office of Education, enhancing school safety, and fostering educational excellence. Skilled in organizational leadership and school financial management, Dr. Herrington successfully secured funding and modernized facilities, achieving over 70% approval for key initiatives. Dr. Herrington's approach emphasizes community outreach and team leadership, driving significant improvements in academic and operational outcomes.

In the past five years Dr Herrington has had to address multiple county/state and national disasters (two federal disaster fires and a flood along with COVID-19). He has been called upon to be an expert witness before the State legislature (Assembly/ Senate) as well as. the United States Congress regarding the increased needs for student mental health because of these disasters. . Dr Herrington has advocated and secured changes in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's support in grants for student mental health as a consequence of a federal national disaster.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools (retired)

Sonoma County Office of Education
01.2011 - 01.2023
  • Streamlined communication processes between districts and the conty office to ensure timely dissemination of vital information, fostering an informed workforce.
  • Strengthened community relationships by engaging with stakeholders, hosting regular forums, and advocating for federal and state fiscal resources
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives that improved instructional practices and outcomes across all schools in the district.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational county programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Provided fiscal support services to 40 school districts.
  • Monitored fiscal oversight to 40 school districts,two Special Education Local Plan Agencies (one group of California independent charters with 15 thousand students and one county district charterwith 65 thousand students) and the Santa Rosa Community College District.
  • Created the North School of Education which provides five California credential programs..
  • Secured property for workforce employee housing.
  • Implemented the new state funding funding model with 40 districts.
  • Completed and built a new Alternative Education campus.
  • Initiated a county student mental health department to support districts

Windsor Unified District Superintendent of Schools

Windsor Unified School District
07.2004 - 01.2011
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes for continuous improvement in academic achievement and student outcomes.
  • Advocated for the needs of the district at local, state, and national levels to ensure equitable access to resources for all students.
  • Boosted parent engagement by hosting community events, workshops, and open forums to discuss district-related issues.
  • Optimized transportation routes to reduce costs while maintaining safe travel conditions for students.
  • Secured two voter approved bond measures with 72+ voter approval ($100million).
  • Modernized and increased district facilities on five campuses.
  • Created a special Education regional consortium

Live Oak School District Superintendent

Live Oak School District
07.1995 - 06.2004
  • Improved school safety measures through coordination with law enforcement agencies on emergency preparedness protocols.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes for continuous improvement in academic achievement and student outcomes.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of innovative instructional strategies to support diverse learners across all grade levels.
  • Strengthened partnerships with higher education institutions to provide dual enrollment opportunities for high school students.
  • Secured passage of a district bond measure (70 percentage pass rate).
  • Open a new middle school within the limits and constraints of the California Coastal Commission.
  • Secured additional funding from the State Allocation Board to cover the cost imposed by the California Coastal Commission.
  • Opened a charter high school, a Family Resource Center and Senior Center for the community .

Gold Trail Union District Superintendent

Gold Trail Union School District
07.1985 - 06.1995
  • Secured State funding to build a new primary school
  • Annexed new district territory through a resident petition with County Committee on District Organization approval.
  • Implemented parent school transportation fees to cover non state funded support.
  • Reduced achievement gaps among subgroups by analyzing assessment data to inform targeted instructional strategies.

School Site /District Administrator

Buckeye Union School District
07.1980 - 06.1985
  • Opened and completed a new middle school
  • Initiated collaborative instructional content support teams
  • Introduced computerized student scheduling and online attendance
  • Promoted diversity within the workforce by developing inclusive hiring practices and offering training in cultural competency for all employees.
  • Answered questions, disseminated information and addressed complaints.
  • Implemented comprehensive student safety protocols, resulting in reduced student discipline incidents.
  • Increased staff productivity and morale by providing targeted professional development opportunities.

American Studies Teacher

Buckeye Union School District
07.1978 - 06.1980
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • District /County Teacher of the Year

American Studies Teacher

So. Lake Tahoe Unified School District
07.1971 - 06.1978
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • District trained at the Madeline Hunter Lab School, UCLA
  • District Nominee for County Teacher of the Year

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
06-2002

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
06-1980

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Whittier College
Whittier, CA
06-1970

Skills

  • Systems assessment and management
  • Educational Enhancement
  • Organizational Leadership
  • School Financial Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Client Support
  • Community Outreach

Affiliations

  • Viet Nam Era Veteran

Leadership Awards

California County Superintendents' Leadership Award 

White House Recognition award for implementation of a teacher certification program in the Maker Movement

Joint Legislative Resolution for Outstanding Leadership in California public schools 

Five California Distinguished School Awards 

Eight California School Boards Association Golden Bell Awards (one as a county office)

Timeline

Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools (retired)

Sonoma County Office of Education
01.2011 - 01.2023

Windsor Unified District Superintendent of Schools

Windsor Unified School District
07.2004 - 01.2011

Live Oak School District Superintendent

Live Oak School District
07.1995 - 06.2004

Gold Trail Union District Superintendent

Gold Trail Union School District
07.1985 - 06.1995

School Site /District Administrator

Buckeye Union School District
07.1980 - 06.1985

American Studies Teacher

Buckeye Union School District
07.1978 - 06.1980

American Studies Teacher

So. Lake Tahoe Unified School District
07.1971 - 06.1978

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

James Madison University

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

California State University Sacramento

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Whittier College

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