Josh currently serves the students, staff, and community as the Superintendent of the Tacoma Public Schools. He currently supervises the district’s schools and Learning and Support Team. In this role Joshua’s teams lead a number of ground-breaking reform initiatives.
Dr. Garcia’s previous experiences include Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, High School Principal, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director and Teacher. Joshua received his doctorate degree from Seattle University and his undergraduate degree from Washington State University. He is an ASCD International Outstanding Young Educator Award recipient and Emerging Leader Recipient, a Washington State Stem Entrepreneur Award recipient, and was recognized as an Education Week 2015 Leaders to Learn From.
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Dr. Betty Edwards
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Dr. Michael Casserly
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LaShawn Routé Chatmon
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Anna María Chavez, J.D.
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Dr. Tami Jo Cook
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Dr. Joshua Garcia
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Dr. Frances Gipson
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Tajha Ilerant
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Dr. Terry Jackson
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Lindsay Jones, J.D.
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Erin O’Sullivan
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Jennifer Paolantonio
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Karen Pittman
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Daryl Smith
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Brenda Welburn
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Dr. Lu Settles Young
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