The San Mateo Union High School District recently announced the addition of new District Office staff members.
Julia Kempkey, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Julia began her administrative career in 2010 when she accepted a job as a school site administrator in Novato Unified School District. During her eight years in NUSD, she served at both high schools, Novato High School and San Marin High School before moving to the district office as the Director of Instructional Technology. From there, she moved into the Instruction department where she served as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation for the last five years.
Julia joined SMUHSD as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in July 2018.
John Bartfield, Assistant Director of Special Education
John has worked in the field of special education for over 20 years. He began his career in the classroom as a special education teacher for five years, worked as a school psychologist for ten years, and most recently as Director of Special Education in the San Mateo-Foster City School District for six years. In his role as Assistant Director of Special Education, John will work alongside Carolyn Schwartzbord to provide leadership to the special education department and support for the District's special education program, students and staff.
Laura Chalkley, Manager of
Communications
Laura began her career in public sector communications 20 years ago. She served in communications roles at the City of Ventura, the San Diego Association of Governments and the Oceanside Unified School District in San Diego County, where she was the Director of Communications.
Laura joined SMUHSD from Cleveland, OH where she worked as a Communications Consultant for Burges & Burges Strategists. While at B&B, Laura helped school clients conduct and analyze in-depth research to develop strategic communications initiatives.
