Sunnyside Unified School District

Career Highlights

20+ years in school I.T. leadership. Career priorities include close alignment and collaboration with instructional leadership, promoting cultural readiness for our current technological age, and helping address issues of technological equity.

Fun Fact

After retiring as a CIO, Javier's dream job is to be an AP Calculus High School teacher.

Career Highlights

Pam Betten serves as Chief Academic Officer and believes formative assessment drives learning and the development of identity, culture, and student agency. Pam served the Sunnyside community for 29 years in multiple roles.

Fun Fact

Pam paid for her Master's degree with her winnings as a competitive archer and regularly enters night bow fishing competitions with her husband.

Career Highlights

22+ years in public education, a Master’s in Administration, Planning and Social Policy from Harvard University and is a champion for equity and urban ed reform, bringing about deeper learning practices and disruptive innovation to high-poverty schools.

Fun Fact

Steve is an accomplished musician, former Mariachi instructor, and drummer for an ‘80s rock cover band.