Ms. Serna joins FVSD following a nearly 22-year career with Fullerton School District (FSD). With FSD, she was a school office manager, Confidential Administrative Assistant in the Personnel Division and finally Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, a position she has held since 2009. Prior to her work with FSD, Ms. Serna served as a human resources manager in the business services industry.
As Assistant Superintendent, Personnel, Mrs. Cathie Abdel explained, “We are thrilled to have Ms. Serna join our District. Carmen’s passion is for people and her commitment is to our staff. It is evident that she puts the utmost value on student success and understands the vital role our classified employees play in all FVSD students achieving academic excellence. We are confident in her ability to continue the great work of our District and welcome her to the FVSD Family.”
“I am extremely honored to join the Fountain Valley School District Family!” Ms. Serna noted. “As the Director, Human Resources, I look forward to meeting and working with staff to continue FVSD’s tradition of excellence. I am excited to work side by side with our amazing staff members, making a difference in the lives of all students.”
Ms. Serna earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in Human Resources Management from California State University, Fullerton and her master’s degree in educational administration from Pepperdine University. Family is of great importance to Carmen and she enjoys time with her husband, Hugo, and three children, in addition to her extended family.
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About the Fountain Valley School District
The Fountain Valley School District, founded in 1876, is comprised of 10 schools serving more than 6,000 students from Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. Fountain Valley School District seeks to promote a foundation for academic excellence, mastery of basic skills, responsible citizenship, and a desire by students to achieve their highest potential through a partnership with home and community. To learn more about the Fountain Valley School District, visit our website at www.fvsd.us, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fountainvalleyschooldistrict.