Our Team: Inspired, Diverse & Committed
Castro Valley Unified School District
Our Team
The dedicated educators, staff, and community members who make CVUSD an exceptional place to learn — and to work.
Our Commitment to Students & Community
Rooted in CVUSD's Strategic Directions, our team is guided by shared values that put student wellness and community at the center of everything we do.
At Castro Valley Unified, our team believes that student wellness is the responsibility of every person on staff — not just counselors or specialists, but every teacher, administrator, and support professional. We serve the whole child: academic growth, extracurricular pursuits, emotional intelligence and resilience, and physical well-being are all part of what we show up for each day.
Our staff uses culturally responsive, research-based practices and commits to ongoing, collaborative conversations within our Professional Learning Communities. We recruit and retain excellent, inspired staff that reflects the diversity of our students — because we know that representation matters, and that students thrive when they see themselves in the people who teach them.
A Workforce That Reflects Our Community
CVUSD is intentionally building a staff that reflects the rich diversity of the students and families we serve — and our hiring data shows meaningful, consistent progress.
Representation matters. When students see educators who share their backgrounds and lived experiences, they feel a deeper sense of belonging — and research consistently shows this translates into stronger outcomes. CVUSD has made diversifying our workforce a strategic priority, and the composition of our annual hiring classes reflects that commitment in action.
The percentage of white new hires has declined from 48.65% in 2021–22 to 32.88% in 2023–24, while representation across Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial backgrounds has grown. Our 2023–24 hiring class was one of the most diverse in district history.
2023–24 New Hire Diversity
Diversity Trend — Three-Year Comparison
| Group | 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.65% | 40.00% | 32.88% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.52% | 21.74% | 10.96% |
| Asian | 27.02% | 11.43% | 10.96% |
| Black/African Am. | 2.70% | 11.43% | 8.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.70% | 4.35% | 2.74% |
Source: CVUSD Diversifying Team Members Report. Data reflects certificated new hires by self-reported identity.
Building Our Own Pipeline: The Teacher Residency Program
CVUSD is investing in the next generation of educators through a homegrown teacher development model in partnership with CSU East Bay.
Growing Teachers from Within Our Community
CVUSD's Teacher Residency Program pairs aspiring educators with experienced mentor teachers for a full school year — creating a meaningful, supported pathway into the classroom. Residents spend the entire year in one school, building deep roots in our community and entering their first year as teacher of record fully prepared. In 2023–24, seven of our new certificated hires attended school in Castro Valley Unified as children themselves.
2023–24
Supporting Residents
Elem · Middle · High
Attended CVUSD
The residency model goes beyond traditional student teaching: residents receive a stipend of $33,750, remain in a single classroom for the full year, and are supported by a trained mentor teacher who also receives a $4,000 stipend. This structure produces educators who are better prepared, more deeply connected to our community, and more likely to stay — exactly the kind of long-term investment our students deserve.
The Heart of Our District
Our team is our greatest asset. Every day, CVUSD staff show up with dedication, skill, and care — making our schools places where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow.