Dr. Jerry Friedman is the new Director of Safety and Student Services for the Los Alamitos Unified School District. In introducing Friedman to the school board at its recent meeting, Superintendent. Dr. Andrew Pulver said he was selected after a rigorous application process.
Friedman has served as a Principal and Director in the Savanna School District for the past 17 years and was honored as a California Administrator of the Year in 2015. He led two different sites through complete modernization projects requiring expertise in facilities, security, and technology enhancements focused on providing safe learning environments. Prior to his tenure in Savanna, Jerry taught a variety of grade levels and worked as an administrator in the ABC Unified School District for 12 years.
Friedman earned his bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from Cal State Long Beach, his master’s degree from National University, and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. He is trilingual and fluent in English, Spanish and Japanese.
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