San Diego County Office of Education
Carlos Salazar has extensive experience in educational technology and leadership roles, currently serving as the Director of the Security Operations Center at the San Diego County Office of Education since February 2024. Prior to this position, Carlos held various roles at the King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools from January 2010 to February 2024, including Director of Technology and Innovation, Information Technology Manager, Technology Coordinator, and Educational Technology Specialist. Carlos’s focus on transformative learning through technology involved developing curriculum, professional development, and co-teaching to support 21st century learning, along with implementing blended and project-based strategies in line with Common Core standards. Carlos also served as an Instructional Math Specialist and a Women's Varsity Soccer Coach. Educated at the University of San Diego with a Master of Science in Engineering in Cyber Security and Point Loma Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Carlos possesses a solid foundation in both technology and organizational skills.
San Diego County Office of Education
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) is inspiring and leading innovation in education so that all students can thrive in a future without boundaries. The County Office helps the county’s school districts operate efficiently and with significant cost savings by leveraging resources to perform personnel tasks and provide staff development and other services. With a focus on equity, innovation, and career technical education, SDCOE directly educates more than 3,000 students at more than 20 sites each year and provides support services to more than 500,000 students across 42 school districts. For additional information on how SDCOE is innovating education and working to guarantee all students graduate prepared for college, career, and life, visit www.sdcoe.net.