About me
Mercedes Lovie, Ed.D. is the Associate Superintendent of Oceanside Unified School District, serving over 15,500 students. Dr. Lovie started her educational career as a teacher in a culturally and linguistically diverse school district in California. As an educator, she has served as a curriculum specialist, central office administrator, professional coach, county office leader, and for 11 years as a principal at both the elementary and secondary levels. She serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California (USC) in the educational leadership program. Dr. Lovie focus' on improving organizational outcomes through data driven actions, implementation of effective organizational systems, and equitable practices has led to increased equity in women in educational leadership in her district.