About Jerry Almendarez
Experience grounded in public education.
About US
Building the Future of Education, Together
Creative Futures Collaborative helps superintendents, school boards, cabinet teams, and county offices of education navigate change and use AI responsibly.
Experience grounded in public education
I’m Jerry Almendarez, founder of Creative Futures Collaborative and a retired superintendent. I bring more than 30 years in public education, including 15 years as a superintendent serving Santa Ana and Colton. My work helps education leaders think through difficult decisions, strengthen relationships, and prepare for change while keeping students and communities at the center.
Why “Collaborative”?
We begin with a conversation about your role, the challenges ahead, and the support you’re looking for. From there, we shape the focus and format around your organization’s needs.
Our Mission
Jerry Almendarez
Augmented Leadership
Our Augmented Leadership approach strengthens judgment, relationships, and foresight, with people accountable for the decisions that shape students’ lives.
Judgment
Think through difficult decisions.
Relationships
Strengthen relationships while keeping students and communities at the center.
Foresight
Prepare for change and use AI responsibly.
Let’s start with what you’re working through.
What decisions or challenges are ahead for your district or organization? Share a little about your role, priorities, and the support you’re looking for using the form below.