Dr. Mark Anderson, PhD Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Dr. Mark Anderson, PhD
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Phone: 818-878-5218
Email: manderson@lvusd.org
Mark Anderson was born and raised in Los Angeles County by parents who were both lifelong public-school educators. His commitment to community and service began as an Eagle Scout and continued as a teacher, Vice Principal, Learning Director, Principal (grades 6-12), and Executive Director of High Schools in various local districts prior to becoming the Assistant Superintendent in Las Virgenes USD.
Dr. Anderson has a proven track record of success in educational leadership and a deep commitment to fostering academic excellence. His work is defined by a commitment to diversity, innovation, and ability to reach each student. He has led schools from the site and district level to be recognized by US News & World Report, Newsweek, The Washington Post, USC, California Business for Education Excellence, Los Angeles Magazine, and Jay Mathews, and with honors, such as, California Distinguished School, National Blue Ribbon School, Gold Ribbon, Exemplary Arts Education Award, Civic Learning Award of Excellence, and California Democracy School. He has been honored as the California Assistant Principal of the Year and California Principal of the Year by both the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP); and, recognized as a Breakthrough Principal for leading high academic achievement for students living in poverty. ACSA Region 15 awarded Dr. Anderson its highest honor, the Robert Gray Service Award for exceptional service to the profession.
Dr. Anderson has presented or published on over 40 occasions at the local, state, and national level focusing on school transformation, leadership in difficult times, school personalization, social-emotional learning, civic engagement, master scheduling, program building, and cultural proficiency. For many years he has served as a WASC Chairperson leading accreditation visits in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands; participated in the Heads and Principals Association; and, volunteered as a member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
Dr. Anderson earned a BS in Business Management emphasizing Information Systems from Brigham Young University (Provo), Master’s in Education from Azusa Pacific University, Administrative Credential from Cal Poly Pomona, School Business Certificate from the University of Southern California, and PhD in Urban Education Leadership from Claremont Graduate University comparing teacher and student perceptions of cultural proficiency at the high-school level.
Mission:
It is the mission of the Educational Services Department to support student achievement to develop successful learners who are prepared for the world of higher education and work in the 21st century. We support the goals of the Board of Education and the Superintendent for continued academic excellence from a staff that receives professional development in current best instructional practices in a rapidly changing world. Our mission is to use data-driven decision-making and a continual review of our research-based initiatives to support achievement for all students in Las Virgenes. Our philosophy is based on the premise that Professional Learning Communities involving all stakeholders -- students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community -- can best determine the support needed to promote student success.