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10 school district superintendents
These ten current superintendents each lead a K-12 public school district in the United States as its chief executive. A reader can learn how superintendents run their school districts from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amy L. Starzecki
LinkedInExperience: Superintendent · Superior School District
Superintendent of the Superior School District in Wisconsin since July 2018; the profile headline names her the 2025 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. She was earlier Assistant Superintendent of Duluth Public Schools (2015–2018) and has been an adjunct professor at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota since 2015.
Anibal Soler, Jr.
LinkedInExperience: Superintendent of Schools · Yonkers Public Schools
Superintendent of Schools for Yonkers Public Schools since May 2024; the profile calls it New York's third-largest school district. He is the former Superintendent of the Schenectady City School District (2021–2024) and the Batavia City School District (2020–2021), and was earlier an Associate Superintendent in Buffalo (2018–2020).
Hector Garcia
LinkedInExperience: Superintendent · Hinsdale District 181
Superintendent of Hinsdale District 181 in Illinois since July 2018 and former Superintendent of Plano CUSD 88 (2012–2018). He was earlier Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at Glenbard High School District 87 (2009–2012) and a director of curriculum and instruction in Plainfield (2006–2009).
Jeff Rose
LinkedInExperience: Superintendent, Norfolk Public Schools · Norfolk Public Schools
Superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools in Virginia since February 2026; the profile describes the role as chief executive of the school division, accountable to the school board. He is the former Superintendent of Schools for Fulton County Schools (2016–2019) and for the Beaverton School District (2011–2016).
Joe Gothard
LinkedInExperience: Superintendent · Madison Metropolitan School District
Superintendent of the Madison Metropolitan School District since May 2024; the profile says he grew up in Madison and attended its schools. He is the former Superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools (2017–2024) and of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 (2013–2017), and was earlier a Madison assistant superintendent (2011–2013).
Kimberly Carter
LinkedInExperience: Superintendent · BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools in Michigan since August 2015, after serving there as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (2013–2015). She was earlier a District Partnership Director at Partners in School Innovation (2012–2013) and an elementary principal in Kalamazoo (2004–2012).
Mark Sullivan
LinkedInExperience: Superintendent · Birmingham City Schools
Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools in Alabama since August 2020, after serving the district as Chief of Staff (2017–2020) and Academic Officer (2015–2017). Before district leadership he was a high school principal (2014–2015) and a pre-K through 8 principal (2007–2014) in Birmingham.
Ricardo López
LinkedInExperience: Superintendent · Garland ISD
Superintendent of Garland ISD in Texas since January 2018 and former Superintendent of Mission CISD (2013–2017). He was earlier an Associate Superintendent at Ysleta Independent School District (2010–2013) and principal of Del Valle High School (2007–2010), and the profile lists English as a Second Language among his skills.
Rick Cobb
LinkedInExperience: Superintendent · Mid-Del Schools
Superintendent of Mid-Del Schools since August 2015; the profile says the district serves more than 14,000 students in suburban Oklahoma City. He was earlier Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Moore Public Schools (2008–2015) and Coordinator for School Improvement at the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (2006–2008).
Romules Durant
LinkedInExperience: CEO/ Superintendent · Toledo Public Schools
CEO and Superintendent of Toledo Public Schools since August 2013, after serving there as Deputy Superintendent for K-12 Education (2008–2013). His earlier roles in the same district were Principal (2005–2008), Assistant Principal (2003–2005) and Dean of Students (2001–2003).
Choose the right perspective
Match the district's size to your question, since leading a large urban district differs from leading a small suburban one. Consider whether you want a superintendent who rose inside one district or one who has run districts in more than one state.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does a superintendent decide which new programs or tools to adopt across the district?
- 02What did you change in your first year after taking over a new district?
- 03How do you work with the school board on the budget when enrollment is falling?
Reaching school district superintendents
How can I contact one of these school district superintendents?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Superior School District, Yonkers Public Schools and Hinsdale District 181, based on profile data retrieved on October 9, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach school district superintendents?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
Can an AI agent ask one of these school district superintendents a question?
Yes. An agent with a USDC wallet on Base can ask one question without an Instant Expert account. It names the person, for example by the LinkedIn URL on this page, and pays per ask over x402 (HTTP 402). The person answers in writing or by voice note, and if nobody answers within 7 days, the payment goes back to the wallet automatically. x402 docs
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