Caitlyn Herman has spent nearly two decades in education, beginning her career in New York City as a teacher, department chair, and curriculum leader before serving as an adjunct professor at New York University. She later moved to California, where she helped found and lead Summit Public School: Shasta in Daly City, building it into a nationally recognized high school with strong academic outcomes and a reputation for innovation.
Now serving as Chief Academic Officer at Summit Public Schools, Caitlyn leads network-wide strategy across California and Washington, overseeing program design, special education, and postsecondary pathways while driving large-scale, equity-centered innovation. Known for building high-performing teams, she has played a key role in shaping systems that support strong, future-ready student outcomes.
Caitlyn lives in San Francisco with her partner and two children, and enjoys running in her spare time