Superintendent's Department Staff

Rick Schmitt, Interim Superintendent
Phone: (760) 331-5001 

Anne Garcia, Executive Assistant
Phone: (760) 331-5002 

We are pleased to announce that the Board has appointed Mr. Rick Schmitt as the Interim Superintendent of Carlsbad Unified School District.

Mr. Schmitt brings over 27 years of distinguished experience in educational leadership. He retired in 2020 from his role as Superintendent of San Ramon Valley Unified School District, where he served from 2016 to 2020. During his tenure, he led a high-achieving district consisting of 36 schools, 4,000 staff members, and 32,000 TK-12 students. 

Before his time in San Ramon Valley, Mr. Schmitt dedicated thirteen years to San Dieguito Union High School District. He served as Superintendent from 2013 to 2016, Deputy Superintendent from 2012-2013, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services from 2006 to 2012, and Principal of Torrey Pines High School from 2003 to 2006. His career in educational leadership in San Diego county began in the Coronado Unified School District, where he served as Principal of Coronado High School from 1999 - 2003. Mr Schmitt also served as an assistant principal and principal in northern California from 1993-1999. 

Earlier in his career, Mr. Schmitt was a high school teacher of history, economics, government, and physical education as well as an athletic director.