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Beaverton School District
Beaverton School District

Beaverton Schools

Superintendent

Gustavo Balderas

Dr. Gustavo Balderas

Dr. Gustavo Balderas joined the Beaverton School District as superintendent in July 2022.

Dr. Balderas is a nationally recognized educator with a proven track record of ensuring that all students achieve academic success as well as social-emotional growth. His numerous awards include the 2021 Champion for Equity Award from the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, 2020 Oregon Superintendent of the Year Award from the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators and 2020 National Superintendent of the Year Award from the American School Superintendents Association (AASA). In addition, Dr. Balderas served as the president of AASA during the 2024-2025 school year.

Dr. Balderas came to Beaverton from the Edmonds School District in Washington, where he served as superintendent for two years. Prior to that, he served as superintendent for the Eugene School District in Oregon (2015-2020), Ocean View School District in California (2012-2015) and Madera Unified School District in California (2011-2012). Dr. Balderas started his career in the Hillsboro School District, working as teacher, counselor, assistant principal, principal, district administrator and assistant superintendent.

Dr. Balderas is no stranger to the Beaverton School District. While working in Hillsboro, his family lived in Beaverton, and his two sons attended school in the district.

Dr. Balderas is a first-generation son of Mexican immigrants who worked in the agricultural fields of California, Oregon and Washington. “I understand first-hand some of the barriers that students face  — those in poverty and those navigating a new language and culture. These experiences help me connect with students and families and identify ways to meet the needs of our students furthest from educational justice.”

Dr. Balderas received his Bachelor of Science degree from Western Oregon University and his Master of Science degree from Portland State University. He earned his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Oregon.