About Gayle
Gayle Garbolino-Mojica is a dedicated educational leader who has served as the Placer County Superintendent of Schools since 2006. Currently in her fifth term, she is among the longest-serving county superintendents in California.
Four Generations of Garbolino WomenBorn into a family deeply rooted in public service—her father, James D. Garbolino, is a retired Superior Court judge, and her mother, Gina Garbolino, is a former mayor of Roseville—Gayle was inspired early on to pursue a career that would impact her community. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Davis, followed by a teaching credential from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She furthered her education with a master's degree and an administrative credential in Educational Administration and Leadership from California State University, Sacramento.
Gayle began her career as a teacher, assistant principal, and program specialist within the Western Placer Unified School District. She later served as principal and then superintendent of the Colfax Elementary School District. At age 37, she became the youngest county superintendent in California at the time of her election.
In her role as superintendent, Gayle oversees a substantial budget and is responsible for the education of over 75,000 students in Placer County. She has been a strong advocate for integrating mental health services into schools, implementing programs aimed at improving student wellness and increasing academic achievement. Her leadership extends beyond the county; she has served as Chair of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Board and as a Commissioner on the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools for the State Board of Education. Additionally, she has been involved with the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) and has represented the organization at the national level.
Gayle has demonstrated a deep commitment to community service through her active participation on several nonprofit and civic boards. She served as board chair for KidsFirst, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and supporting families in crisis, where she played a pivotal role in expanding services for vulnerable families. Additionally, Garbolino-Mojica has been involved with Valley Vision, a nonprofit focused on regional economic development, environmental stewardship and healthy communities. Her contributions extend to the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, where she has served on the board to help shape inclusive economic development strategies throughout the region. Through these roles, she has consistently leveraged her expertise in education and leadership to foster stronger, more sustainable communities across the Sacramento region.
Gayle’s commitment to education and community service has been recognized with several awards, including the Sacramento Business Journal's "Women Who Mean Business" Award and the Athena Leadership Award from the Roseville Chamber of Commerce and multiple Executive Leadership Awards from the California County Superintendents.
Residing in Roseville, California, Garbolino-Mojica is a mother to two sons, Jack and Max and is a grandmother to granddaughter Maisie. Her passion for education and community service continues to drive her efforts to enhance the educational landscape of Placer County and beyond.