• Superintendent Michael Watkins

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    Michael Watkins was elected as the first African-American County Superintendent in the state of California.

    Michael Watkins

  • Michael and Ann

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    Michael and his wife, Ann, smiling at camera.

    Michael and Ann

  • Michael with Santa Cruz County Children

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  • Michael with Alternative Ed Graduates

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  • Michael and Santa Cruz County Children

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    Michael supporting our diverse and talented students

  • Watsonville Police Chief Medina giving an award to Michael.

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Michael Watkins
Goals and Visions for the Future

  • Improve utilization of technology
  • Increase inclusion of the arts in school
  • Expand Career Tech Opportunities
  • Heighten priorities in Math and Science Education
  • Expand support to school districts to meet econommic challenges
  • Recruitment of qualified teachers and expanded educational opportunities and professional development for teachers
  • Increase community engagement
  • Expand parental engagement and parent education
  • Lower drop out rates
  • Improve student achievement and test scores