Governing Board

Governing Board

COMMITTED TO COLLABORATION BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND ACADEMICS

The Teachers College of San Joaquin Governing Board is composed of respected leaders from education, business, and the community who share a commitment to advancing educator preparation and professional learning. Their collective expertise helps guide the College in fulfilling its mission to develop exceptional educators and educational leaders for the students and schools we serve.

2026–2027 Governing Board

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Shaunte Shorter, M.A.
Board Chair

Director
College & Career Readiness
Lodi Unified School District

Gary Dei Rossi, Ed.D.
Vice Chair

Former President
Teachers College of San Joaquin

Former Deputy Superintendent
San Joaquin County Office of Education

Jessica Escobedo, M.A.

Coordinator
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Tracy Unified School District

Donald Gatti
Former Deputy Superintendent
Business Services
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Greg Leland
Retired Principal
Manteca Unified School District
Erin Quintana, M.Ed.

Director
Human Resources & Employee Relations
Tracy Unified School District

Christine Sisco

Assistant Superintendent
Instructional Support Services
Stanislaus County Office of Education

Carl Toliver, M.A.

Former Superintendent
Stockton Unified School District

Frederick "Rick" Wentworth, Ed.D.

Former Superintendent of Schools
San Joaquin County Office of Education

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2026-2027 TCSJ Board Meeting Calendar

September 29, 2026