Superintendent's Office

March 12, 2025

Dear Students, Families and CVUSD Colleagues,  

It is truly a privilege and an honor to serve students, families and colleagues in public education. “Nothing you do for children is ever wasted,” is engraved on a bracelet that I wear everyday given to me many years ago by a colleague. That has been my motto that I will continue to believe as I announce my retirement beginning July 1, 2025 after thirty-six years in public education.

I am incredibly grateful to our Board of Education, past and present, for embracing the core values of empowering students and staff and uplifting students through access, equity and respect for diversity; values I hold close to my heart. I have always believed  that we must do right by children; every single one of them! 

The Governing Board’s unwavering commitment to what is best for children and staff has guided us through the years, allowing me and the rest of our CVUSD team to support students in order to reach their unique academic potential. 

My career began as a teacher in San Jose where I taught for ten years before moving to Fremont to teach and where I embarked on my administrative career in various capacities. I have absolutely loved every minute of the entire journey, including serving children the last ten years in Castro Valley, a place where compassion, connection and humanity brings people together. The decision to retire at the end of this school year was not made lightly as I continue to truly love this work and watching our students thrive makes me extremely proud. 

Having our first grandchild has certainly given me a new perspective on life.  Besides spending as much time as possible with our precious granddaughter and our children, my new journey will encompass service in public education, including teaching at the university, supporting educators, and advocacy for children and public education. 

Working with the most amazing team of professionals in CVUSD has been an absolute pleasure, and I have complete confidence that our students, staff and district will continue to shine as a place of belonging and educational excellence for years to come. 

With the deepest gratitude, 

Parvin Ahmadi