Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Post

𝐅𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭! The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Erik Swanson as its next Superintendent. At the May 2 Board Meeting, the Board approved a 3-year contract with Mr. Swanson, who will take office on July 1, 2024. The current Superintendent Dr. Sarah Koligian, announced her retirement earlier this year and will continue in her role until June 30, 2024. The Board of Education collaborated with education search firm McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., to seek the next Superintendent, which involved extensive community outreach to collect input from parents, employees, community members, and other vital stakeholder groups regarding their preferences for the incoming Superintendent. Taking into account community feedback as documented in the Stakeholder Input Report the Board reviewed 36 internal and external candidates and narrowed them down to a shortlist of 10 candidates through a rigorous screening process and a series of interviews conducted on April 20 and 21. The Board unanimously selected Erik Swanson as the finalist and the best fit for our District. Erik Swanson currently serves as a Senior Advisor for the Teaching, Learning, and Leading Center at the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE).  His work is focused on leading direct technical assistance to districts across the state.  In this role, Swanson is focused on supporting Superintendents and Education Services teams throughout California to improve equitable learning outcomes for all students.  While at CCEE, Mr. Swanson has become a Compassionate Systems Master Practitioner from MIT and works with the experts at the Carnegie Foundation for the advancement of teaching, using improvement science in education. Before joining CCEE, Mr. Swanson served as the Assistant Superintendent of Education Services in the Stockton Unified School District. In addition, Mr. Swanson has served in the roles of Superintendent for St. Hope Public Schools, Principal for Monterey Trail High School in the Elk Grove Unified School District, and Principal for middle schools in Sacramento City Unified School District and Twin Rivers Unified School District. Other accomplishments include completing certification in the National Superintendents Academy in 2018 and as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 Administrative Credentialing Coach for the Sacramento County Office of Education. Visit https://lnkd.in/gserBTFD for a full press release and to learn more about meet-and-greet events for the community to connect with Mr. Swanson. Welcome to #TeamFCUSD Mr. Swanson!

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Jerad Hyden, Ed.D.

Instructional Assistant Superintendent

3mo

An exemplary leader who consistently keeps students at the center of each and every decision. Grateful to the years of mentorship you have provided in my career. FCUSD is lucky to have you my friend!

Gary Phillips

Director I, Venture Academy Family of Schools

3mo

Congratulations Erik!!

Shelley L. Spessard Ed.D.

Empowering Educational Excellence & Advocacy I AI Integration I Customized Learning I Parent Engagement I Leadership I Coaching I Systems Change. Founder of EduAdvocate | Educational Leadership

3mo

Congratulations, Erik!

Sherry Jackson, Ed.D

Human Resources Director - Stockton Unified

3mo

Very proud of you! Your energy is unmatched!!

Sonia Quiñones Rambo, ED.D

Director of Prevention and Wellness

3mo

Congratulations Erik! Though we didn’t overlap by much in Elk Grove, I’ll always remember your energy and mentorship. As a Folsom resident, welcome!

Mindy Fattig

Senior Advisor in Statewide System of Support at California Collaborative for Educational Excellence

3mo

Students, families and educators are getting a fantastic, dynamic leader! You will be missed at CCEE but know our collaborative work with continue!

Congratulations! So, so proud of you Erik! Folsom-Cordova is lucky to have you!

James Paguyo

Executive Assistant III at Stockton Unified School District

3mo

Congratulations! I’m very happy and excited for you. Working with you was a pleasure and I knew good things were coming to you in His time. Well Erik, I wish you continued success. Take care man and God Bless. - James (JP) 🤙🏾

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Andrew Walter

2017 Presidential Excellence Award in Math Teaching winner. Math Curriculum Specialist-Stockton Unified School District

3mo

Congrats on the new job! Glad to see you are doing well!

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