FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2024
Contact: Dominique Zuniga
dazuniga@mcsd.k12.ca.us
dazuniga@mcsd.k12.ca.us
Merced City School District Board appoints Julianna Stocking as new Superintendent
Merced, CA – The Merced City Schools District’s Board of Education appointed Julianna Stocking as the new Superintendent at its regularly scheduled board meeting on June 11, 2024.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Stocking to Merced City School District – she has the kind of educational leadership that will serve our students and community well,” said Allen Brooks, MCSD board president.
Mrs. Stocking will begin her position as Superintendent on July 1, 2024. She currently serves as Associate Superintendent of Educational Services at Tracy Unified School District. Mrs. Stocking is no stranger to the Merced community, as she grew up in Merced County and graduated from Livingston High School.
“I am honored to serve the Merced City School District students, parents, and community,” Stocking said. “It’s like coming home for me, and I look forward to working alongside dedicated staff and educators to deliver the education that our students deserve.”
Mrs. Stocking has extensive educational leadership experience, having served as the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services at Tracy Unified for 4 years. Prior to that Julianna served as the Director of State and Federal Programs, Program Administrator for the Professional Learning Department, and both Principal, and Associate Principal. She began her educational career as a teacher in Delhi Unified School District.
“Because Mrs. Stocking began her career as a classroom teacher, she understands the importance of strong instruction,” Brooks said. “Her demonstrated leadership will help us continue to deliver on our mission for our students and our community.”