Governance
The County Superintendent of Schools and the County Office of Education play a critical role in fostering safe and supportive learning environments for all students. The County Superintendent of Schools is elected by Mendocino County voters. The superintendent is a constitutional officer of the State of California who acts as a liaison between local school districts and the state, providing leadership, support, and state-designated fiscal and program oversight for our county's 12 public school districts serving more than 12,000 PK-12 students. MCOE programs directly serve infants through adults. The superintendent also serves as the chief executive officer of the Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE).
Nicole H. Glentzer, Mendocino County’s Superintendent of Schools, took the oath of office and started her four-year term on January 3, 2023.
Nicole Glentzer has 27 years of experience in education. She most recently spent eight years as Assistant Superintendent at Ukiah Unified School District. Before that, Ms. Glentzer was the Superintendent and Principal of Potter Valley Community Unified School District. She grew up in the Central Valley and attended Sonoma State University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish. In addition, she earned a multiple subject credential and master’s degree in Education Administration and Supervision from Fresno State University.
“It is an honor to serve our children and our entire community as the next Mendocino County Superintendent of Schools,” says Glentzer of her new role in Mendocino County school administration. “As a parent and educator, I know firsthand the challenges our schools are facing. I am committed to leading our schools and our County Office of Education to overcome them. I look forward to working side by side with educators, staff, administrators, parents, and the public to ensure that the students in Mendocino County receive the very best education we can provide them.”