Manny Barbara, serves as Vice President, Advocacy and Thought Leadership. Until recently, he served for ten years as Superintendent of the Oak Grove School District. Under his tenure, student performance increased for all District student subgroups, including the number of students successfully completing algebra and geometry by the end of grade 8. He has received the Hank Hutchins Award from the Santa Clara County of School Black Educators, was selected four times as the Administrator of the Year by ACSA Region 8, and was recently selected as the 2008 Educator of the Year by 100 Black Men of Santa Clara County. He has a Masters in Applied Psychology from San Jose State. He enjoys playing tennis, reading, and is an avid sports fan, especially baseball. He is married with four children, including twin sons who are both public school teachers.

Manny Barbara
Vice President, Advocacy and Thought Leadership
(408) 790-9449
manny@SVEFoundation.org

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