Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dr. Maria Su, Superintendent of SFUSD, joins I Left My Podcast in SF to share how her own journey—from immigrating as a young child to working in community nonprofits—shapes her commitment to expanding access and equity for every student in San Francisco.
She explains how stabilizing the district’s finances, protecting educators, and aligning curriculum have led to rising literacy and math outcomes across SFUSD.
Maria highlights several major initiatives transforming the district, including the opening of Mission Bay Elementary with its innovative STEM Hub, the creation of a new special education school that keeps essential services close to home, and the launch of a Mandarin immersion K–8 school driven by family demand. She also shares the excitement around programs like Freedom School, expanded transitional kindergarten, preschool options for three- and four-year-olds, and hands-on internships across city departments.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community member, this episode reveals how SFUSD is rebuilding trust, investing in innovation, and shaping the future of education in San Francisco.
www.sfusd.edu
Dr. Maria Su, Superintendent of SFUSD, joins I Left My Podcast in SF to share how her own journey—from immigrating as a young child to working in community nonprofits—shapes her commitment to expanding access and equity for every student in San Francisco.
She explains how stabilizing the district’s finances, protecting educators, and aligning curriculum have led to rising literacy and math outcomes across SFUSD.
Maria highlights several major initiatives transforming the district, including the opening of Mission Bay Elementary with its innovative STEM Hub, the creation of a new special education school that keeps essential services close to home, and the launch of a Mandarin immersion K–8 school driven by family demand. She also shares the excitement around programs like Freedom School, expanded transitional kindergarten, preschool options for three- and four-year-olds, and hands-on internships across city departments.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community member, this episode reveals how SFUSD is rebuilding trust, investing in innovation, and shaping the future of education in San Francisco.
www.sfusd.edu
