August 26, 2020
Parlier Unified School District - Parlier, CA
The Parlier Unified School District Board of Trustees announced at last night’s regular meeting in a unanimous vote that Altagracia “Gracie” Guerrero, Ed.D. has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Schools for Parlier Unified School District. After an extensive search process, the Board selected Dr. Guerrero for her broad and established instructional leadership roles, strength in collaboration and focus on increasing student learning and achievement. Dr. Guerrero will begin her new assignment immediately.
“The Board welcomes Dr. Guerrero to Parlier,” said Parlier Unified School District Board of Trustees President, Carlos Lopez. “Dr. Guerrero stood out among the highly qualified field of candidates for her passion and proven track record in making student-focused decisions that support academic success. We want to thank our entire community who played an active role during the very public process. We believe Dr. Guerrero will be a visionary leader and a great match for our staff, students and community.”
Dr. Guerrero recently served as Associate Superintendent-Chief Academic Officer in the West Contra Costa Unified School District, Richmond, CA. She has been an educator for 26 years in Texas and California serving as Teacher for Bilingual/ESL students, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director for Multilingual Services and Assistant Superintendent for Multilingual Programs.
As a proud product of the Bilingual/ESL program, she understands the need for equity and instructional excellence as a means to close the opportunity gaps. As a former English Learner, Dr. Guerrero personally understands the challenges encountered while moving to a new country, the struggles to adapt to a different educational system and communicating in a foreign language.
Dr. Guerrero was born in Rioverde, San Luis Potosi and learned English after enrolling in U.S. public schools in 4th grade. Dr. Guerrero says, “I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the Parlier Unified School District community. I am ready to work collaboratively to provide all students with an exceptional educational experience.”
Contact person: Ms. Ashley Marroquin, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, (559) 646-2731 ext. 1003 ... [email protected]
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La Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Parlier anunció en la reunión ordinaria de anoche en un voto unánime que Altagracia "Gracie" Guerrero, Ed.D. ha sido designado como la nueva Superintendente de Escuelas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Parlier. Después de un extenso proceso de búsqueda, la Junta seleccionó a la Dra. Guerrero por sus roles de liderazgo instruccional amplios y establecidos, fortaleza en la colaboración y enfoque en aumentar el aprendizaje y el rendimiento de los estudiantes. La Dra. Guerrero comenzará su nueva asignación de inmediato.
“La Mesa Directiva da la bienvenida al la Dra. Guerrero a Parlier”, dijo Carlos López, Presidente de la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Parlier. "Dra. Guerrero se destacó entre el campo de candidatos altamente calificados por su pasión y trayectoria comprobada en la toma de decisiones centradas en los estudiantes que respaldan el éxito académico. Queremos agradecer a toda nuestra comunidad que desempeñó un papel activo durante el proceso público. Creemos que la Dra. Guerrero será una líder visionaria y un gran complemento para nuestro personal, estudiantes y comunidad.”
La Dra. Guerrero se desempeñó recientemente como Superintendente Asociada-Directora Académica en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa, Richmond, CA. Ha sido educadora durante 26 años en Texas y California, sirviendo como maestra para estudiantes bilingües / ESL, subdirectora, directora, directora de servicios multilingües y asistente superintendente para programas multilingües.
Como orgullosa producto del programa Bilingüe / ESL, comprende la necesidad de equidad y excelencia educativa como un medio para cerrar las brechas de oportunidades. Como ex-estudiante de inglés, la Dra. Guerrero comprende personalmente los desafíos que enfrenta al mudarse a un nuevo país, las luchas para adaptarse a un sistema educativo diferente y comunicarse en un idioma extranjero.