Contact: Xanthi Soriano, SCOE Executive Communications Director
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Sacramento, CA—David W. Gordon, Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools, has announced a leadership change at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). Navdeep Purewal, Ed.D., has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Navdeep Purewal as Assistant Superintendent of Education Services,” said Superintendent Gordon. “Dr. Purewal has been a driving force behind our work to expand California’s Community Schools Partnership Program in the Capital Region, and her leadership reflects the very priorities set forth by our Board. With a proven record of advancing equity, strengthening student supports, and fostering community engagement, she brings the vision and experience needed to continue building opportunities for every student to thrive."
Purewal most recently led SCOE’s California Community Schools Partnership Program Capitol Area Regional Transformational Assistance Center (R-TAC). She previously served as Chief of Learning Services for the Alameda County Office of Education, where she oversaw curriculum, instruction, and multiple student support initiatives, and launched the statewide Community Schools Partnership Program’s Transformational Assistance Center.
“I am honored to serve in this new role and continue advancing SCOE’s mission to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive,” said Purewal. “By working in partnership with our districts, educators, and families, we can strengthen equity-driven practices that create inclusive learning environments and prepare all students for success in school, career, and life.”
A strong advocate for educational equity, Purewal brings a passion for ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education. She succeeds Channa Pitt, Ph.D., in this leadership role.
Purewal holds a Doctor of Education in Learning and Instruction from the University of San Francisco, a Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Riverside. She also earned a California Professional Administrative Services Credential.