About me
Dr. Deneen Guss was sworn in as the Monterey County Superintendent of Schools in January 2019 for her first term of office and began her second term in January 2023. Dr. Guss continually supports Monterey County’s 24 local school districts, eight charter schools, and the over 70,000 students they serve. Dr. Guss is a 37-year veteran educator with a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership. She has been an administrator in Monterey County for 27 years serving as an assistant principal, principal, director of curriculum and instruction, associate superintendent of educational services and as district superintendent. Dr. Guss also served as the Deputy Superintendent of the Monterey County Office of Education for 6 years prior to becoming County Superintendent.
Dr. Guss serves as a Core Convener for the Bright Futures Cradle to Career Initiative, is a member and current Past Chair of the Monterey County Children’s Council. She also serves on the California County Superintendent's Board of Directors. Dr. Guss serves on two non-profit boards: Community Foundation for Monterey County and The Bob Hoover Academy. She is also an active Rotarian.
With a lens on community and equity, Superintendent Dr. Deneen Guss is focused on strengthening community engagement and improving educational outcomes for Monterey County’s youth.
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