Misty Her Appointed First Female Superintendent of Fresno Unified

Misty Her has been selected as the new superintendent of Fresno Unified School District, becoming the first woman and the highest-ranking Hmong K-12 educational professional to lead the district. Her, a former student and lifelong employee of Fresno Unified, was chosen after a lengthy and sometimes contentious search process, with the board voting 6-1 in her favor. Community reactions were mixed: many in the Hmong community and district supporters praised her appointment as a historic and inclusive move, while some trustees and community members criticized the process for lacking transparency and not earnestly considering outside candidates. Her emphasized her commitment to improving student achievement and leveraging her deep familiarity with the district. The board is expected to approve her contract at the April 30 meeting. Despite some controversy over the search process, Her's long career in various roles within the district is seen by supporters as a strength for advancing district goals.