Schools
New Superintendent Selected In Livermore
The board selected Dr. Torie Gibson, dual superintendent of the Amador County Office of Education and Amador County Unified School District.
![The board will approve Gibson's contract on June 18, and she will start at some point before Aug. 13.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24074589/20240610/090311/styles/patch_image/public/photo-1-torie-gibson___10210132589.jpg)
LIVERMORE, CA — The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Board of Education has named Dr. Torie Gibson, who recently served as dual superintendent for the Amador County Office of Education and Amador County Unified School District, as a finalist to be the next superintendent. Gibson’s contract will be presented for board approval at their regularly scheduled meeting on June 18.
Gibson brings a total of 26 years of educational experience, including nine years as superintendent. She has led schools in both rural and urban areas, and served as a principal, vice principal, and director of program improvement. She holds a bachelors with an administrative credential from California State University, Sacramento, a masters in educational counseling from Chapman University, and a doctorate degree in organizational leadership from the University of LaVerne. She hopes to improve student success by focusing on both the academic and social-emotional development of students, in concert with LVJUSD’s Framework for Success.
“I am excited to become a part of the Livermore community,” Gibson said in a statement. “My goal is to build on the strong foundation that exists and to work collaboratively to ensure that we continue providing exceptional educational opportunities for all students. I look forward to meeting each of you, hearing your ideas, and working together to achieve great things for our schools and community. Thank you for welcoming me to Livermore. I am eager to get started and to embark on this exciting journey with all of you.”
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“We were fortunate to have had a number of great candidates to consider during this process, however, I am pleased to say that after careful consideration, Dr. Gibson’s selection was unanimous by our Board. We look forward to the new perspectives and ideas she will bring to our district, while also maintaining the momentum of the progress that we’ve seen in a number of areas,” LVJUSD Board President Emily Prusso said in a statement.
Gibson’s start date is still being determined, but will take place well before the 2024-25 school year begins Aug. 13, the district said.
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