NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Varun Arora is a seasoned technology leader and educator with extensive experience in product development and instructional design. Currently serving as CEO of OpenCurriculum since May 2019, Varun has successfully transitioned the organization to focus on R&D in curricular design with AI interventions for the K-12 market. Prior to this, Varun held significant roles at Baidu, Inc. as a Senior AI Product Engineer/Manager, leading the development of speech recognition and machine translation services. Varun's career also includes founding OpenCurriculum, teaching at Carnegie Mellon University, and engaging as a volunteer teacher. Educational accomplishments include a Master's in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University and participation in Y Combinator.
NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Vision Statement: NUSD will provide an engaging and safe learning community where all students will demonstrate responsibility, achieve academic and social-emotional growth, embrace diversity, and are prepared to make decisions about their college and career success. Natomas Unified is a growing district, with strong new programs and options for students and their families. Elementary Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) is deepening, with more students, expanded teacher training, and parent support nights scheduled throughout the year. International Baccalaureate candidate programmes exist at H. Allen Hight Elementary, Natomas Middle School, and Inderkum High School. The District has several career-based programs in Broadcast Media, Digital Media, Engineering, Health, Hospitality, Public Safety, Transportation, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Visual Arts and Technology. Natomas High School (NHS) has an emerging Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program that has received local and state accolades for its robotics. NHS also has a myriad of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, including a new class for freshmen (AP Human Geography). Last year, The College Board recognized Natomas Unified as an AP Honor Roll District, one of a limited number of districts in the nation to receive this honor. Yes, there is a lot to be proud of and excited about.