It is an honor to serve as the Aspire Central Valley Area Superintendent.  It is my responsibility to lead and oversee our 14 schools in the communities of Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, and Ceres.  I am committed to providing a high quality education for each and every student which provides them with “college for certain” and preparation for getting to college, succeeding in college, and to become caring and responsible citizens.

Our Central Valley is committed to “Planting, Tending, and Harvesting,” in alignment with our Aspire Five Year Strategic Plan goals of significantly increasing the number of students who are on track to be prepared for a successful college career.  This year, we are focusing our instructional program efforts on our K-8 Mathematics and Social Emotional Learning for students in grades TK-12.  These program rollouts are designed to provide a consistent and aligned curricula for each and every student.  It is my honor to be the “lead superintendent” for the Social Emotional Learning program development and rollout, Aspirewide.  Additionally, I am the “lead superintendent” for our efforts in the area of Post Secondary Success and aligning our program to deliver “college for certain” for each of our students.

I am the founding principal of River Oaks Charter School (2001) and of the Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy (2003).  As the Central Valley Area Superintendent, is an honor to lead our high performing team of principals, teachers, staff, and regional leaders in the work and calling of preparing students to thrive in school, college, and life.  We welcome the opportunity  to partner with parents, families, and our communities in this journey of building a bright future for the Central Valley, California, our country, and the world.

Lane Weiss,
Superintendent, Central Valley Region