District Leadership
Heath Rocha
Superintendent
Heath Rocha currently serves as the Superintendent for the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD), one of the top-ranked school districts in California (Niche.com). With a deep commitment to student well-being, Heath has dedicated his career to fostering supportive, inclusive, and high-achieving school environments.
Before stepping into this role, Heath served for eight months as the Acting Superintendent, and nine years as the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at LGSUHSD, where he led efforts to support at-risk students and those with disabilities. In response to the growing mental health crisis among adolescents post-pandemic, he spearheaded the creation of Wellness Centers at each high school, providing targeted, school-based counseling services. Thanks to these efforts, reports of students feeling persistently sad or hopeless for two weeks or more dropped by over 40% in just four years.
Heath also led initiatives to combat sexual harassment in schools, recognizing the impact of the #MeToo movement on student well-being and activism. Partnering with a Title IX expert, he implemented clearer policies, enhanced staff and student training, improved reporting procedures, and fostered a culture of accountability. As a result, reports of sexual harassment in school settings decreased by more than 50%.
Before transitioning into school administration, Heath began his career as a school psychologist, working in a National Institute of Health-funded drug treatment facility for adolescents. After earning his master’s degree from the University of Vermont, he returned to California and launched his career in education as a school psychologist in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. He later advanced to leadership roles, serving as Coordinator, Director of Special Education, and Chief Student Services Officer at Carmel Unified School District. Since joining LGSUHSD in 2016, Heath has been recognized for his approachable leadership, problem-solving mindset, and deep commitment to supporting students and staff.
As Superintendent, Heath’s mission is clear: removing barriers to learning and ensuring every student thrives. He believes that when staff feel valued and heard, they bring their best selves to work—creating the strongest possible environment for student success.
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