Dr. Christian Rubalcaba will be the next superintendent of Redwood City School District beginning in July, succeeding Dr. John Baker, who is retiring.
Christian Rubalcaba
“I am feeling over the moon, super excited, to be in this transition with Dr. Baker, who has led the district with so much integrity and so much positivity,” Rubalcaba said.
Rubalcaba comes from a few districts up the Peninsula, serving as assistant superintendent of Educational Services for the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
In his previous administrative role, Rubalcaba was a critical leader in shaping the community schools program for the SMFCSD.
“I’ve always been one to want to expand my reach, my impact. That drives me, bringing more equitable processes to reach more kids,” Rubalcaba said.
Baker announced his retirement in September, after working in the district for more than 40 years. Rubalcaba said he’s looking forward to expanding on Baker’s legacy.
Baker began his teaching career as a bilingual teacher at Garfield Elementary School and served in various roles in the district. Baker was principal, director, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent before he was appointed to lead the district in 2015.
In his retirement announcement, Baker said he carried “tremendous pride in our community and deep gratitude for the people who made this work so meaningful.”
Rubalcaba will take the helm at the top of next school year, bringing with him a passion for equity and joy to be a role model for his students.
“When I think about Redwood City School District, I think about so many things that are in parallel with my goals and passion,” Rubalcaba said.
As he immerses himself into the district, Rubalcaba said he’s looking forward to “listening and learning.”
Redwood City School District is undergoing an effort to strategically align its resources in response to lowering enrollment numbers. When asked what Rubalcaba will look to prioritize, the incoming superintendent said he has to engage with the community first.
“My goal is to learn and to listen, so that we can problem solve as a community,” he said.
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