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Arlene Ackerman

AKA Arlene Cassandra Ackerman

Born: 1947

Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Occupation: Government

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: School superintendent of San Francisco

First female superintendent of San Francisco's public schools, selected by mayor Willie Brown. Took the SF school district for every penny, enjoying a large salary and questionable perks while the city's schools were closed down and teachers laid off. When forced to step down from her position after questions about use of the district's credit card, she exercised a clause in her contract allowing her to walk away with a huge portion of the school district's remaining funds.

    University: BA Elementary Education, Harris Stowe Teachers College, St. Louis, MO
    University: MA Educational Administration and Policy, Washington University in St. Louis
    University: EdD Administration, Planning and Social Policy, Harvard University
    Teacher: Teachers College, Columbia University (2006-)

    Close Up Foundation Board of Advisors


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