New Fremont Schools Superintendent On The Job

FREMONT, CA — Fremont Unified School District's new superintendent, Erik Burmeister, started July 1. His distinguished career includes being named the 2020 Superintendent of the Year for California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 5 and California Middle Grades Principal of the Year by ACSA in 2012.

His selection was unanimously approved by the school board.

'We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Burmeister to Fremont Unified School District. Mr. Burmeister brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership, and a proven record of success in navigating times of challenge and opportunities through a thoughtful and systematic approach to managing change, and a commitment to providing learners with transformative educational opportunities. The Board believes Mr. Burmeister is the best choice to continue our district’s mission to educate, challenge and inspire all students," wrote Board President Yajing Zhang.

Burmeister has two decades of professional experience in Bay Area school districts, serving as Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Principal in Menlo Park City School District; Principal and Assistant Principal in Union School District; and Assistant Principal, Activities Director, and Teacher in Campbell Union High School District.

Since 2022, Burmeister headed Solutionary Advisors, a Menlo Park-based consulting firm he founded to provide design, strategy, and implementation services to schools and youth-serving systems.

"I am excited to step back into the role of superintendent for Fremont Unified School District. I look forward to applying my experience and commitment to human-centered design to my work serving the students and community in Fremont," wrote Burmeister.

He holds a Master of Arts in Educational Policy Analysis from Stanford University; a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration from San José State University; two bachelor’s degrees from Ohio University in Education & Communications, and Secondary Education and Teaching; and an advanced certificate from the University of Southern California for completing the Urban Superintendent Academy. He is currently involved in a number of organizations that serve students and youth, including as a member on the advisory boards for YMCA, Learner-Centered Collaborative, SRI, and TeachUNITED.