In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District. During the talk, Dr. Miyashiro discusses his journey, defining happiness, designing a new high school, staff development, the World of Work, RIASEC, and TED Talks.

Dr. David Miyashiro is a forward-thinking, award-winning education leader with a 27-year career spent revolutionizing learning approaches, education models, and school district capabilities in Southern California. As a digital pioneer, he has navigated districts into the hi-tech era, delivering numerous innovation “firsts,” for which he has garnered professional honors. Those include Superintendent of the Year and recognition from the White House and U.S. Department of Education as one of the “Top 35 District Leaders in Personalized Learning.” Districts under his leadership have also won awards, such as the California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Award, the National School Boards Association’s Magna Award for Digital Learning, and the California Distinguished Schools Award.