Dr. Steven Keller, Superintendent of Redondo Beach Unified School District, Honored as Distinguished Alumni
Superintendent and School of Education Alumnus, Steven Keller, was honored at the 42nd Lauds and Laurels Celebration as the 2014 Distinguished Alumni from the School of Education.
In nominating Dr. Keller for this honor, Dean Deborah Lowe Vandell wrote:
Dr. Steven Keller is recognized for his impact as an educational leader. Currently Superintendent of the Redondo Beach Unified School District, Dr. Keller is responsible for the education of 8,437 students in grades Kindergarten through 12. The district includes 13 schools, 397 teachers, 1,000 staff, and 600 classified personnel.
Dr. Keller has served for 27 years in teaching and leadership capacities in Baldwin Park, Fullerton, Rancho Cucamonga, and Laguna Beach. In each and every position, whether teacher, principal, or superintendent, his focus has been on educating “the whole child.” He continues to be an alumni supporter of the UC Irvine School of Education and draws many of his administrative and teaching staff from graduates of the school.