Ready for Anything. Suzette Lovely

      Suzette Lovely, EdD, spent thirty-four years serving K–12 schools in every capacity—from instructional aide to teacher to principal to central office administrator to superintendent. During her role as superintendent in Carlsbad, California, she spearheaded several efforts to support future-ready learning, including the implementation of a career pathways grant involving eighteen school districts throughout San Diego County; coordination of workforce readiness meetings with community college presidents, elected officials, and business leaders; and participation in collective impact endeavors with nonprofits. Dr. Lovely was also one of a handful of superintendents invited to participate in a focus group with California’s governor to discuss the state’s new funding and accountability system.

      Since retiring, Dr. Lovely has remained active in strategic planning work, superintendent searches, leadership coaching, university teaching, and facilitation of the Women in Education Leadership (WEL) Institute. Dr. Lovely has been recognized for her visionary leadership and educational contributions by California Senator Patricia Bates, the California PTA, Hi-Noon Rotary, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, The Master Teacher blog, and the San Diego County Art Education Association.

      Dr. Lovely is the author of three books: Staffing the Principalship, Setting Leadership Priorities, and Generations at School. She has also authored numerous journal articles on capacity building and leadership development. Dr. Lovely has been a featured speaker at several local, state, and national conferences.

      Following her undergraduate work at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Lovely earned a master’s degree in educational administration from National University and a doctorate from California State University, Fullerton. Her doctoral research provides unique insights into the generational perspectives of Millennial teachers and their long-term commitment to the profession.

      To learn more about Dr. Lovely’s work, email [email protected], or follow @SuzetteLovely on Twitter. To book Suzette Lovely for professional development, contact [email protected].