TRACY McSPARREN

Superintendent

Bellflower Unified School District

On July 20, 2018,Tracy McSparren was named superintendent of Bellflower Unified School District. McSparren had been serving as the interim superintendent since the retirement of Brian Jacobs in January. Many were familiar with McSparren through her dedication and service to the students of the Bellflower Unified School District community since 1996. Along with serving as the interim superintendent for six months, McSparren had continued to operate in her previous assignment as the assistant superintendent of special education and support services.

Under her leadership, the Gear Up program concentrated on getting students to begin the college journey in middle school and enter college upon high school graduation. The program emphasized activities to engage students in math and science and completing the A-G curriculum. The program also spawned the Parent Institute which worked to create partnerships with parents to support their families in the journey to college.