Superintendent Jon LeDoux

Mr. LeDoux began his career in education in 1988 as a substitute teacher at schools across Imperial County. In 1989 he began his teaching career as a second, third, and fourth grade teacher at both De Anza Elementary and Sunflower Elementary Schools, right here in the El Centro Elementary School District. He then served as an assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, state and federal projects coordinator, superintendent/principal, and superintendent in the Seeley Union School District, followed by four years as superintendent in the Holtville Unified School District. Since 2012, Mr. LeDoux has served as superintendent for the El Centro Elementary School District.

 

A first generation college graduate, Mr. LeDoux graduated from Kodiak High School in Kodiak, Alaska and then earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from Southern California College (now known as Vanguard University) and his teaching credentials and Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University. He is also a graduate of the California School Leadership Academy.

 

Mr. LeDoux has been honored by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) twice as Administrator of the Year for the San Diego and Imperial Counties Region. He has also been recognized twice for excellence by the California State Legislature and has received multiple commendations from both current and former state superintendents for his leadership.

 

Mr. LeDoux has stated that his mission in his career is to break down barriers our students and their families face that might hinder a child's educational achievement.  To that end,  with support from the Board of Trustees, he has implemented a free breakfast and lunch program for all students, founded the Parent and Community Engagement Center, and expanded offerings of the District's ASES and ELOP programs. Additionally, he has worked to increase services for students through the addition of site counselors and psychologists, while expanding the district's STEM and music programs, to name a few. 

 

Continuous improvement is key to supporting our community, according to Mr. LeDoux and he welcomes all input that our students, staff and community may provide.