for Merced County Superintendent of Schools
FPPC# 1480325
Creating
Brighter
Futures for Merced County
Focusing on Education, Safety, and Stability
while searching for new opportunities for our community.
RICHARD LOPEZ
Proven Experience. Trusted Leadership. Local Commitment.
As a lifelong resident of Merced County, Army Veteran, educator, parent, and a proud product of our local schools, I am honored to announce my candidacy for Merced County Superintendent of Schools.
With 35 years of experience in education — from classified employee to classroom teacher to site principal to district superintendent, and board member of both large and small school systems — I have seen firsthand the challenges and the incredible potential within our county’s educational landscape. I am running because I believe every student deserves access to a high-quality education, meaningful career and technical opportunities, and the resources they need to fulfill their dreams.
My campaign is centered on creating brighter futures for Merced County, focusing on education, safety, and stability while seeking new opportunities for our community. I will continue to advocate for programs that support student achievement, invest in our teachers and staff, collaborate with parents and stakeholders, and create safe, thriving learning environments across Merced County.
This is more than a campaign. It’s a commitment from someone who is from this community, is invested in this community, who has led at every level of education in the Merced County community, who will work tirelessly to support every student, every educator and every school system in our county, and engage parents as thought partners in education.
Together, we can Create a Brighter Future for Merced County.
Vote: Richard Lopez for Merced County Superintendent of Schools
About Richard Lopez
Experience
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35 years serving Merced County Schools
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ARMY Veteran: 1988-1991
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Classified Employee: Teacher's Aide, Bus Driver, Custodian
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School Board Trustee for 14 Years: Merced River S.D.
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Middle School Teacher for 5 years: Winton Middle School
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Assistant Principal for 5 Years: Winton Middle School
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Elementary School Principal for 8 Years: Planada Elementary
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Superintendent/Principal for 11 years: Merced River S.D.
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School Board Trustee for 10 years: Merced Union H.S.D.
Vision & Mission for
Merced County
Creating Brighter Futures for Merced County's Students by focusing on Education, Safety, and Stability.
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Our job is to support all of our students in their path of choice, whether that be College Readiness, Career to Work, or joining the military.
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We need to have safe schools where students, staff, and parents feel welcome.
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We need to create communities where we can raise our families.
