Dr. Joan Rosas has dedicated over 30 years to students, parents and staff in the field of education.  She has served as a bilingual elementary school teacher, middle school teacher and an administrator.  In 1993 Dr. Rosas opened Fiesta Gardens International School, a K-5 magnet program, in the San Mateo – Foster City School District.   In 2011, Dr. Rosas joined the San Mateo County Office of Education as the Associate Superintendent of Student Services and in 2015 she became the Superintendent of the San Mateo - Foster City School. While having retired last July, Joan continues with her mission to support all students in reaching their academic and personal goals.

Dr. Rosas earned her doctorate from the University of San Francisco in Organizational Leadership.  She served on the Association of California School Administrators Boards both locally and at the state level.  She is a Rotarian and will be seated on the Board for the San Mateo Club in July.  She has received the Latino Community Education Award, Pupil Personnel Administrator of the Year from the Association of California School Administrators and PTA Founders Day Awards.  She was recognized by Josh Becker and Kevin Mullin at her retirement.