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Meet Superintendent Erin Kane

Erin Kane headshot

erin.kane@dcsdk12.org | 303-387-0123

Erin Kane serves as Superintendent of the Douglas County School District. In this role, she is responsible for 92 schools, 7,400 employees, and 62,000 students.

Prior to serving as Superintendent, Erin Kane was the Executive Director of Schools for American Academy, a charter public school in the Douglas County School District that serves almost 3,000 students across three campuses in preschool through eighth grade. Mrs. Kane led the effort to found American Academy back in 2004. Under her leadership, American Academy expanded to include additional campuses and a preschool program.

Superintendent Erin Kane talking with elementary students

In 2016-2018, Mrs. Kane led the Douglas County School District as the Interim Superintendent. Under her leadership, the district’s academic scores increased, employee morale improved, turnover decreased and the annual spending deficit was eliminated. Mrs. Kane returned to the superintendency in DCSD in spring of 2022. 

Mrs. Kane spent nearly a decade in the high technology industry in project development, project management, education, consulting and practice management. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration, along with an engineering degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, from the University of Colorado.

Mrs. Kane is a Colorado native who has resided in Douglas County with her family for more than two decades.

 

Superintendent Goals (2024-2025)

  • Goal #1: Academic Achievement and Growth
  • Goal #2: Sustain Positive Climate and Culture
  • Goal #3: Address Enrollment Challenges and Funding Opportunities
  • Goal #4: Develop a Strategic Plan to Align with Board Ends
DCSD climate and culture norms: presume positive intent, exude and expect optimism, address concerns the right way, create a culture of safe mistakes, communicate kindly and respectfully