Contra Costa Co. Swears In New Schools Superintendent

PLEASANT HILL, CA – Recently elected Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools, Lynn Mackey will be sworn in today during a ceremony at the Contra Costa County Office of Education in Pleasant Hill.

Mackey will be sworn in by the retiring CCCOE Superintendent of Schools, Karen Sakata, who served for the past four years.

Mackey was elected as the Contra Costa County schools superintendent in the recent November election and previously was deputy superintendent, where she also directed the agency’s Educational Services department.

"I am thrilled and honored to officially assume my new role," Mackey said. "The County Office of Education has continued its great reputation in Contra Costa County and beyond, thanks largely to Karen Sakata’s leadership during the past four years.

"I am committed to continue to work and advocate for all students in our county, and to assist and support our schools and school districts in preparing students for college, career and life – starting with early childhood education."

Mackey is a seasoned instructor and administrator with more than 20 years of experience, and began her career teaching in some of the county’s classrooms and schools within the county detention facilities. She became the principal of the county’s Court and Community Schools, and in 2012 and 2018 was awarded Administrator of the Year for her work with some of the county’s most vulnerable students.

“Lynn truly understands the importance of a good education,” the retiring Sakata said. “She lives and breathes our mantra that ‘all kids are our kids,’ and I know that the Contra Costa County Office of Education will remain in good hands.”

Mackey, who resides in Martinez and is a lifelong county resident, holds a Master's degree from Cal State East Bay in Educational Leadership.

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