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Alexandria, Va. 鈥� (July 12, 2023) 鈥� Gustavo Balderas, superintendent of , in Beaverton, Ore., was sworn in today as the 2023-24 president-elect of 91制片.  

Balderas has served as superintendent in Beaverton since 2022, after serving as school district leader in Edmonds, Wash., Eugene Ore., and two California districts. He first joined 91制片 in 2011.

鈥淎s a proud product of American public schools, education is the backbone of our democracy,鈥� said Balderas. 鈥淟eadership sustainability among my superintendent peers throughout the country will be a top priority as president-elect for 91制片, an organization which I am so proud to be a part of.鈥�

鈥淟eadership sustainability among my superintendent peers throughout the country will be a top priority as president-elect for 91制片, an organization which I am so proud to be a part of.鈥�

Balderas is a current member of the 91制片 executive committee and is the president of the . He was named 91制片 National Superintendent of the Year庐 and Oregon Superintendent of the Year in 2020.

鈥淪uperintendent Balderas鈥� contributions to public education are nothing short of immeasurable and represent what is best for leading advanced instructional practices at Beaverton Schools,鈥� said David R. Schuler, executive director, 91制片. 鈥淗e has steadfastly promoted academic achievement and has demonstrated integrity wherever he has been throughout his career. It will be an honor for me to work side-by-side with Gustavo in his new role as president-elect.鈥�

Balderas鈥� post-secondary degrees include D.Ed., University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore.; M.S., Portland State University, Portland, Ore.; B.A., Western Oregon State College, Monmouth, Ore.

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Gladys Cruz, district superintendent of in Castleton, N.Y., was also sworn in today as the 2023-24 president of 91制片. The installation ceremony was held in conjunction with 91制片鈥檚 Legislative Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C.

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