Bowers Named Superintendent of the Year

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Kelly Bowers, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Superintendent of Schools, has been awarded Superintendent of the Year by the California School Administrators (ACSA), Region 6, which includes Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The Association of California School Administrators was established in 1971, and is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the nation, serving more than 16,000 school leaders. ACSA is a group committed to supporting California's educational leaders. One of ACSA's priorities is to ensure that school leaders are recognized for their excellence. Recipients of the award must be active ACSA members who show strong support for the school management team; exceptional leadership in managing school programs; commitment to educational quality and student achievement; commitment to professional growth; and creativity and innovation in dealing with issues and problems facing public education.  Through their annual awards program, administrators and community members are awarded for their achievements and their dedication to public education.

A product of Bay Area public schools, Bowers has nearly 24 years of experience in K-12 education and has served LVJUSD in the capacity of teacher, parent volunteer, Grant Writer and Teacher on Special Assignment, Elementary Summer School Principal, Middle School Principal, Director of Curriculum and Special Projects and Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services. Ms. Bowers was appointed Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) Superintendent of Schools in May of 2010 after having served the District for 11 years. Bowers graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from UC Berkeley, holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and currently is approaching the end of her UC Berkeley Leadership for Educational Equity doctorate program.

Inform, Include, Inspire, and Innovate; these are the ideals Bowers holds for LVJUSD, with an emphasis on demonstrating to the District and community that “we are thriving not just surviving”.

Bowers’ goal to build stronger ties within the District and community is the direct result of her tireless efforts to reach out and connect with all constituents through quarterly newsletters, The Grapevine weekly updates, website alerts, and the Annual District Kick-Off, to name a few. She has immersed herself in becoming a collaborative member of the business community and organizations, forming partnerships and support for the District. Her leadership has earned her the respect of all stakeholders. Her passion to see all students succeed has inspired those whom she leads.  

“It has really been a pleasure to work with Superintendent Bowers. She has a fantastic vision of what the education programs of our District need to become.  She is superb at getting the teachers, staff, and the School Board to work toward the vision of meeting the needs of all students to prepare them for success when they graduate from the Livermore School District.  I am very pleased that she has received this recognition of her leadership by the ACSA,” says Board President Bill Dunlop.