Born and raised in East Oakland and a third generation Oaklander, Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell is a fierce advocate for Oakland public schools. She holds a communications degree from the University of Pennsylvania and earned her EdD from U.C. Berkeley in Educational Leadership. Dr. Johnson-Trammell’s commitment to Oakland and urban education is evidenced by almost twenty years of service to Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) in several capacities including: elementary school teacher; middle school assistant principal; elementary school principal; Director of Talent Development; Associate Superintendent for Leadership, Curriculum, Instruction; Elementary Network Superintendent; and Interim Deputy Superintendent. She is committed to working with the community to transform OUSD from a school district showing areas of improvement and pockets of success to one that is known for consistent excellence and equity, transparent and honest communication, and quality schools in every neighborhood. Dr. Johnson-Trammell assumed the position of OUSD Superintendent on July 1, 2017.