Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services is responsible for the operation of instructional and categorical support services and programs; and the related policies, plans, budgets and reports for the schools and school district. The Assistant Superintendent serves as the Superintendent's designee for Certificated Staff in the absence of the Superintendent. The Superintendent, in accordance with annually established performance goals, shall evaluate the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. This position serves on the Superintendent's Cabinet and assists the Superintendent in the overall operation and management of the District.

Annette Zucconi, was appointed the new Director of Curriculum/Instruction and Assessment, on Jan. 6, 2025. Her appointment was approved at the Dec. 19, 2024 meeting of the Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees.

Zucconi started as a teacher at WUSD in 2002, and has worked at Windsor High School, Windsor Middle School, and Cali Calmécac Language Academy. She was the principal at Brooks Elementary since 2019. 

“This position represents the culmination of my career aspirations,” Zucconi said. “I am eager to contribute my expertise, enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment to curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the district level.”

Zucconi holds a Masters Degree in Education (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning) with an emphasis in Educational Technology. She holds a multi-subject teaching credential, an administrative services credential, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from CalPoly. She was also Director of Child Development for Old Adobe Union School District, and a program manager and supervising teacher for the Napa County Office of Education. 

Zucconi has vast education experience, but she also pulls on her personal history to inform her work. 

“As the daughter of immigrants and someone who grew up in a multilingual home, I bring a deep understanding of the richness and challenges experienced by many of our students,” she said. “My personal experiences have fueled a lifelong commitment to fostering inclusion and equity in education. This perspective has shaped my leadership style and my dedication to ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction for all learners.”

While the role Zucconi is stepping into has a new title, it doesn’t represent a new position. Rather, it is a previous Director position — with new responsibilities and areas of focus. Zucconi has already been instrumental in helping WUSD revamp its educational model with a focus on professional learning communities, or PLCs. She has fully implemented the practice at her own campus, and was already working with other school sites on how to do the same. 

“Instructional leadership is my greatest passion,” Zucconi  said. “I firmly believe in creating learning environments where ALL educators and students feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.”

Robyn Fletcher is WUSD’s  Coordinator of Multilingual Learner, Migrant Education & Immigrant Services. She is bilingual, and supports students throughout the District. 
Robyn can be reached at 707-620-1968 or you can email her.