Meet The Superintendent
Get To Know Superintendent Andre Pecina
Mr. Andre Pecina serves as Superintendent of Corcoran Joint Unified School District, bringing more than two decades of experience in public education. He began his career as a classroom teacher, where he taught for nearly ten years before moving into school and district leadership. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pecina has held positions in several Central Valley districts, including Fresno and Visalia Unified, where he also led award-winning communications and community engagement efforts.
Since his appointment as Superintendent in 2024, Mr. Pecina has focused on listening to students, staff, and families to better understand the needs of the Corcoran community. His priorities include strengthening two-way communication, ensuring safe and supportive schools, and reducing barriers that impact student success.
Mr. Pecina is committed to fostering a culture of trust and collaboration across the district. He believes that by working together—students, parents, educators, and community members—Corcoran schools can provide the highest quality education while honoring the district’s strong community values.
2026 - 2027 Message
Dear Corcoran Unified Families and Community,
Welcome to the 2026–27 school year! We hope our students and families are refreshed, energized, and ready for an exciting year ahead.
We are grateful for the continued partnership of our families and community. Our students are most successful when schools, families, and community members work together with a shared commitment to their growth and well-being.
Over the past year, our students made encouraging progress academically and socially-emotionally. These gains reflect the collective efforts of our students, staff, families, and community partners and provide a strong foundation for the work ahead. By staying focused on what matters most, we can build on this progress and create even greater opportunities for every student.
Our theme for this school year is “Know Me. Grow Me.” It reflects our commitment to knowing each student as an individual—their strengths, interests, needs, and aspirations—and providing the support and high-quality learning experiences they need to thrive.
We invite every family and community member to join us in bringing this theme to life. Learn the names and stories of our students. Attend school events. Stay connected with teachers and staff. Encourage students to set goals, take pride in their learning, and ask for help when they need it. Volunteer, mentor, celebrate progress, and help us create a community where every student feels supported.
At the heart of our work is a shared responsibility to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, known, and connected. When students know that the adults around them believe in them, they are more likely to engage, succeed, and reach their full potential.
Let us begin this school year united around a common purpose: Know every student. Support every student. Grow every student.
Together, we can make the 2026–27 school year our strongest year yet.
