Sara Noguchi

Sara Noguchi started her career at the Elk Grove Unified School District, where she taught math. After moving to administration, she served as vice principal, interim principal, and principal at various schools within the district. She then became the assistant superintendent and later interim superintendent for the Central Area in the Sacramento City Unified School District, a position that allowed her to build support services for students and professional development opportunities for administrators and teaching professionals. After she became associate superintendent, innovation, research, and design for the Twin Rivers Unified School District, she participated in multiple partnerships and community committees and represented the district on a variety of state level panels and committees. Her latest position is superintendent of the Modesto City Schools. She is board director at the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team; a board member member for the Professional Development Coalition; a representative for the Advisory Council of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence; a member of the California Association of Suburban School Districts, the Superintendent Advisory Council for the California School Board Association, and the Northern California Superintendents’ Network. Noguchi is dedicated to promoting equity, social justice, and the success of every student. She also holds an administrative services credential from University of the Pacific. Noguchi received her EdD in administration and supervision from the University of the Pacific  

updated 2024