Dr. Joey Adame is named the New Superintendent for the Gonzales Unified School District

 

The Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees is excited to welcome Dr. Joey Adame as the

new Superintendent. Countless hours were spent by community members, staff and the Board in an effort

to select the most qualified candidate. The Board wants to thank everyone involved for their

contributions to the selection process.

Dr. Adame has served the education community for over 25 years as a school counselor,

assistant principal, elementary, middle, and high school principal, director, and most recently as the

Superintendent of the Los Molinos Unified School District where he served with commitment and

dedication for the last 8 years. He is well known for improving student academic achievement

through the implementation of sustainable system changes that benefit students, parents, staff, and the

community at large. Dr. Adame recognizes the value of social and emotional programs for students and

believes every kid needs a champion. His passion and commitment to student equity and learning has

resulted in the increase in state academic performance at all the past schools where he served.

Dr. Adame has received several awards in recent years, including being honored as the C-STEM

Superintendent of the Year by the University of California Davis and the Department of Education for his

exemplary vision and leadership in supporting computing and STEM education.

Having worked in the fields as a kid, Dr. Adame understands the power and value of education. He

brings a wealth of experience that will enable him to lead the District and help us fulfill our mission and

vision.

Dr. Adame’s 1st day as the new Superintendent will be January 1, 2025.