The Twin Rivers Unified School District Board of Trustees has officially approved the appointment and contract of Dr. Tu Moua Carroz as the district’s next superintendent.
Dr. Carroz makes history as the first Hmong and first female superintendent to lead the district. Her tenure will officially begin on July 1, 2026.
The appointment is the result of an exhaustive, highly competitive nationwide search launched in mid-April. Out of 38 applicants, the board utilized a strict set of criteria focused on equity, instructional vision, and community relations—deeply informed by an online community survey available in 10 languages and interviews with 170 stakeholders.
A Historic and Experienced Leader
Dr. Carroz brings 25 years of California public education experience to Twin Rivers, ranging from the classroom to executive cabinet roles. Her background includes:
- Current Role: Assistant Superintendent of Education Services for the Roseville Joint Union High School District.
- Past Leadership: Associate Superintendent at Woodland Joint Unified and Instructional Assistant Superintendent at Sacramento City Unified, where she oversaw 23 schools.
- School-Level Experience: Former classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and principal of two different schools, earning a CSBA Golden Bell Award and a National Blue Ribbon Schools nomination.
- Accolades: Recognized nationally as a prestigious Milken Educator Award recipient.
A Personal Commitment to Equity
Dr. Carroz’s leadership style is heavily driven by her personal journey. Arriving in California as a Hmong refugee and English learner, her lived experiences reflect the diverse student body of Twin Rivers Unified, where families collectively speak 53 languages. She holds a Doctorate in Education, Equity and Democracy from UC Berkeley.
“My vision for Twin Rivers is clear: academic excellence and equity, held together and never traded off, so that all 45 schools share one coherent instructional core,” said Dr. Carroz. “Every Twin Rivers student, regardless of zip code, immigration status, language background, or economic circumstance, is capable of extraordinary achievement, and it is our job to build the system that proves it.”
Board and District Outlook
Twin Rivers Unified serves roughly 25,140 students across 45 schools in the northern Sacramento area, including Rio Linda, Elverta, North Highlands, Foothill Farms, and Del Paso Heights.
“Dr. Carroz is an accomplished, student-centered leader whose experience, integrity, and commitment to educational excellence make her an outstanding choice for Twin Rivers. The Board looks forward to working with her as we continue strengthening outcomes for students, supporting staff, and building trust with families, employees and the broader community.” said Board President Christine Jefferson.
About Twin Rivers Unified School District:
Twin Rivers Unified is recognized for its whole-child philosophy and commitment to research-based instruction. For more information regarding the June 23 board meeting, agenda materials, and future updates, visit the Twin Rivers Unified School District website.
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