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Dr. Johnny Alvarado

Dr. Johnny Alvarado is a lifelong resident of Fresno County, where he has lived for 60 years.  Born in 1966 to Alvaro Alvarado Jr. and Mary Alvarado, he was raised in Sanger, California. He  is the oldest of six children and all serve or have served in the educational system. He and his wife of 35 years, Elly Alvarado, became high school sweethearts in 1983 and are now parents  to three amazing daughters: Audree Ana Alvarado/Crowe (Nurse Practitioner in Fresno), Brooklyn Alvarado/Wagner (Nurse in Denver, Colorado), and Nina Alvarado (Attorney in Fresno). 

Beyond his career, Dr. Johnny Alvarado’s journey in life is well representative of being Fresno  County! Raised in Fresno County Schools, he is a 1984 graduate of Sanger High School, 1986  Reedley Community College transfer student, and three-time California State University, Fresno  graduate, with a BS degree in Business Administration – Accountancy (1991), and a  Masters Degree (2001) and Doctorate Degree (2010) in Educational Leadership.  

Dr. Johnny Alvarado worked in the Central Valley agriculture fields, operated his own yard care  business, served at local restaurants, worked early mornings for UPS, tutored math at Reedley  College and Fresno State, all while attending and completing college. In these roles, he gained  valuable experience in business management and educational systems, which he will bring to  

the role of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. Johnny has served, and continues to  serve, students, staff, and communities in Fresno County School Districts since 1995. 

By running for the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools position, Dr. Johnny Alvarado  believes the students, staff, and community of Fresno County deserve a leader who will stand  up for all families, fight every day for students, and lead an organization with a vision for  academically successful schools, safer school environments, and increased parent  engagement/influence. He is committed to ensuring that all students in Fresno County will thrive for generations to come.

More About Johnny

As your next Fresno County Superintendent Of Schools, the VISION and Our MISSION will be the following:

Vision

Make our investment dollars count by ensuring all Fresno County students are ready to graduate, ready for college or a career, and ready for life. Mission Build and sustain systems of support that drive academic achievement, create safe and engaging learning environments, and empower families as vital partners in their children’s education,ensuring every student thrives and succeeds.

Goals That Will Get Us There

#1: Focus on systems of support that increase student academic achievement → #2: Focus on systems of support that improve safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments → #3: Focus on systems of support that strengthen family engagement and empower parents as partners →

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