Superintendent
Superintendent
DR. MOISÉS G. AGUIRRE
ABOUT DR. MOISÉS G. AGUIRRE
Proudly Serving SUHSD Since 2015
Dr. Moisés G. Aguirre was appointed Superintendent of the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) in April 2021, following an extensive selection process that recognized his exemplary leadership and extensive experience working with diverse student populations. As the leader of California’s largest secondary school district, Dr. Aguirre oversees the educational journey of approximately 34,000 middle and high school students, in addition to around 10,000 students enrolled in adult education programs.
Before his current role, Dr. Aguirre served as Interim Superintendent starting in June 2020, where he guided the district through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. His prior experience includes serving as Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Operations, where he earned a reputation for excellence by managing critical departments, including Planning and Construction, Nutrition Services, Transportation, and Maintenance.
Dr. Aguirre’s career prior to SUHSD includes notable positions at San Diego Unified School District, where he served as Executive Director of District Relations and Manager of Charter Schools from 2007 to 2015, overseeing academic programs and operations for charter schools. Additionally, he served as Deputy Director of the Commission of the Californias, appointed by the Governor of California, where he focused on fostering collaboration in the binational region encompassing California, Baja California, and Baja California Sur.
Aguirre is actively involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing learning and community engagement. He serves on the SDSU Advisory Group for the School of Education, the Chancellor’s Community Advisory Board, the CIF Board of Managers, the Executive Board of VEBA, and is a member of the Otay Mesa Enhanced Infrastructure Facility District Public Finance Authority, and the SWCC University NOW Initiative Committee.
A proud graduate of Calexico High School, Dr. Aguirre earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish/Latin American Literature, with a minor in History from the University of California, San Diego. He furthered his education by completing Public Policy and International Affairs at UC Berkeley and obtaining a Master’s in Public Administration from San Diego State University. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) from the same institution.
Born in Calexico, California, Dr. Aguirre is the eldest son of Moisés and Maria Guadalupe Aguirre. He is happily married to his wife, Jessica, and they are proud parents of five children: Alejandro, Natalia, Valeria, Aaron, and Fausto.
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