Antioch School Board hires new Associate Superintendent for Educational Services
Dr. Adam Clark
At their most recent meeting on August 24, 2016, the Antioch School Board voted to hire Dr. Adam Clark as the District’s Associate Superintendent for Educational Services. He began his new position on Thursday, September 1 and replaced Stephanie Anello who was promoted to Superintendent, in June.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Clark to AUSD,” Anello said. “He brings with him experience leading change at the elementary, middle and high school levels and will be an asset to our educational program. Most importantly, he is excited to serve the students and families of the Antioch community.”
According to his contract, Clark will be paid $190,056 per year, a $300 per month automobile stipend and other benefits, which are received by and afforded to other certified management staff in the district. It also includes a six month severance package. To see the complete contract, click here: Dr Adam Clark contract
Clark most recently served as the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services in the Liberty Union High School District. Prior to that time, Dr. Clark served as principal for Miramonte High School for five years. His experience also includes principalships at Adams Middle School and Krey Elementary School in Brentwood, as well as teaching positions with schools in Brentwood and Richmond.
“I’m very excited to be a part of the Antioch Unified School District,” he said. “I’ve been in far East County since 1999.”
In his position with Liberty he worked on various services, such as foster kids, homeless youth, and health and safety.
“When this position opened up with the Ed services piece, I was very excited to come on board to help with education, student services as well as special education,” Clark stated.
He also said he was excited to work with Anello.
“She’s very committed to the students in Antioch and the community at large,” Clark offered
He is diving right in, working to get up to speed on the Antioch district.
“Since starting last Thursday, I’ve been visiting with stakeholders and school sites,” he continued. “I’ve been learning about the various programs in the district and will be working to implement the LCAP in our schools and making sure our community understands the LCAP and getting input from the community to make sure we capture their desires and expectations.”
Clark received a BA in Sociology from San Jose State University, and a masters degree and doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, which he completed in May. He holds a multiple subject and an administrative credential.
Dr. Clark and his wife Michelle have three children. Their oldest son, Marcus, is 22 and recently graduated from Arizona State University. Their son Rene, who is 19, attends the University of San Diego, and their daughter Jazmyne is 17 and a high school senior.
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