Pittsburg Unified School District appoints new superintendent
Sonjhia Lowery, an educator with 31 years of experience, has been appointed as the new superintendent of Pittsburg Unified School District, replacing Janet Schulze, who will stay through summer to ensure a smooth transition. Lowery previously led Old Adobe Union School District during the COVID-19 pandemic and holds multiple awards for educational leadership, including Administrator of the Year from the Association of California School Administrators Region 3 in 2018.
Pittsburg Unified School District has selected Sonjhia Lowery as its new superintendent, effective July 1. Lowery, who has over 31 years of experience in education, will succeed Janet Schulze, who has served as superintendent since 2014 and will remain in her position through the summer to assist with the transition. Lowery was chosen from a pool of more than 30 applicants after an extensive search conducted with Leadership Associates. The district highlighted her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic as superintendent of Old Adobe Union School District in Sonoma County, where she maintained a focus on student learning, staff support, and community engagement. Before her role in Sonoma County, Lowery served as assistant superintendent of Educational Services at Stockton Unified School District and as director of Learning Support Services in Elk Grove Unified School District. She also holds memberships on state and national boards focused on educational excellence, leadership development, and equity. Lowery has received recognition for her work, including the Administrator of the Year award from the Association of California School Administrators Region 3 in 2018 and the Outstanding Leadership in Education Award from the California Association of African American School Administrators in 2019. She holds a master’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in educational management and is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of the Pacific.
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