Monterey County students deserve a high quality education that prepares them for the rigor of college and career upon graduating from our schools. It takes an entire community partnering together to ensure our students receive a high-quality education, and a leader that can coalesce the diverse needs of the community.
DR. DENEEN NEWMAN GUSS
for Monterey County Superintendent of Schools
CANDIDATE FOR MONTEREY COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Put your Trust in Dr. Deneen Newman Guss
ACTION-ORIENTED LEADER
Dr. Deneen Newman Guss has a proven track record in working collaboratively with stakeholders.
She works with parents, teachers, staff, businesses, political leaders, and the community at large to ensure all students reach their educational goals. No matter the issue at hand, Deneen always puts the success of students at the center of every decision!
EXPERIENCEEDUCATION AND CAREER
Dr. Deneen Newman Guss learned the value of college and career early on from her mother, a retired teacher, and her stepfather, an auto mechanic.
Whether it is college or career, she understands the importance of a college education, as well as the critical need for the valuable skillsets acquired through technical education. Dr. Deneen Newman Guss is rooted in the belief that a high quality education can level the playing field by providing equity for all students, regardless of their socio-economic background or any other of life’s challenges.
She understands the importance of career technical education in schools as it exposes students to a variety of trades and industries so they can assess their interests and create a future pathway.
LEARN MOREWorking for Student Success
As County Superintendent of Schools,
Deneen will provide the leadership needed to prepare all students for a successful future by:
Partnering with school districts and local agencies to expand high-quality preschools.
Every child regardless of their parent’s income deserves the highest quality learning experiences. Deneen currently serves on the Early Childhood Advisory Group and provides support for the Quality Matters Coalition.
Recruiting and retaining top-notch teachers and staff that will build on our student’s cultural and linguistic assets.
Deneen works closely with our partnering agencies and MCOE internal division heads to recruit teachers and provides on-going professional development for teachers and classified staff members.
Supporting our students in achieving their college and career goals.
Deneen will continue to advocate for funding to expand career technical education programs and partner with local businesses to develop internship opportunities for students in order to obtain hands-on, technological skills.
Partnering with districts and community agencies to increase parent involvement in schools.
Parents are their children’s first and most important teacher. Deneen will work to provide opportunities to assist our parents in understanding how to navigate the school system to best advocate in support of their children.
Safe and healthy school environments.
Students learn best when they feel safe at school. Deneen will intensify the focus on school safety and address the issues of bullying . Deneen will work with local law enforcement and increase safety preparedness for all our schools.
We Must Prepare Our Students to Thrive in Our Global Society.
The time is right to bring all of Monterey County together to address the critical issues facing public education and to identify how to best support our Monterey County youth.
With the full support of her family and friends, Dr. Deneen Newman Guss is up to the challenge!
With the endorsement of professional colleagues, educators, community members and elected officials, Dr. Deneen Newman Guss is ready to be your next Monterey County Superintendent of Schools.