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Nicole H. Glentzer began her four-year term as Mendocino County's Superintendent of Schools on January 3, 2023, bringing with her 27 years of dedicated experience in education and a deep commitment to serving students, families, and communities throughout Mendocino County.

Beginning as a bilingual paraprofessional and classroom teacher, Superintendent Glentzer went on to hold leadership positions across multiple districts, including principal, superintendent/principal, and, most recently, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at Ukiah Unified School District, which serves approximately 6,000 students. Along the way she has worked in schools of all sizes, from small rural districts with fewer than 250 students to large high schools of over 1,000 students. Grounded in a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Culture, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) authorization in Spanish, and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, she brings both practical classroom knowledge and strategic leadership skills to her role as County Superintendent.

A strong advocate for rural schools, Nicole Glentzer understands the challenges and opportunities faced by smaller and remote districts and works to ensure their voices are heard. She is deeply involved in statewide and local service through advisory councils, policy committees, and professional associations. This dedication has been recognized with multiple awards and commendations honoring Superintendent Glentzer's commitment to excellence and service in education.

"It is an honor to serve our children and our entire community as the Mendocino County Superintendent of Schools," says Superintendent Glentzer. "As a parent and educator, I know firsthand the challenges, strengths, and potential within our schools. I am committed to leading with collaboration and vision so every student and educator can thrive. 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."

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 in Mendocino County. The County Superintendent of Schools is elected by Mendocino County voters and serves as a constitutional officer of the State of California.

The office of the county superintendent of schools has existed in California for more than 150 years, but its programs and responsibilities have evolved to meet the changing needs of the state and its 1,024 locally controlled school districts. Today, 58 county superintendents in California serve as intermediaries between the state and local school districts within each county. County superintendents and their staffs oversee programs that directly serve individuals from infants to adults, support the implementation of regional programs, provide fiscal oversight, monitor teacher credentialing, provide curriculum support and training, and assist in other areas of interest to local districts and the state. A primary role of the county superintendent is to promote quality educational services to all students by providing leadership, support, assistance, and coordination to each county’s public school system.