Derk Garcia is the Superintendent of Schools of the Roseville City School District in Roseville, California. He began his career in education as a teacher at La Entrada Continuation High School in the San Juan Unified School District. He transitioned to the Elk Grove Unified School District, where he served for eleven years as a teacher, vice principal, and principal. Derk returned to the San Juan Unified School District as a Director, Assistant Superintendent, and Interim Chief Academic Officer before making the move to Superintendent within the Roseville City School District. He believes that education has the power to elevate individuals and families for generations. To that end, he focuses the energy and efforts of the Roseville City School District on three main drivers: improving instruction, building capacity, and strengthening collaboration.
Derk was born and raised in Sacramento, attending public schools within the Sacramento Unified School District. He earned a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of California, Davis, and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from California State University, Sacramento.
Residing in El Dorado Hills, CA, with his wife Jen and their two boys, Derk is a firm believer in the potential of every child. This belief fuels his extensive volunteer work, both in his personal and professional communities. He coaches youth soccer and baseball, and regularly volunteers at his children’s church, all while serving as a board member for the Roseville City School District Foundation, Tommy Apostolos Fund, and KidsFirst.
Superintendent Derk Garcia