Cathy Nichols-Washer  

Biography
Cathy Nichols-Washer started her teaching career right here in Manteca at Golden West School.  After teaching sixth grade for one year she moved to Sacramento where she taught at the elementary level for six years.  She then took a position with Stockton Unified as an administrator at the district office.  She served as a k-6 principal for two years.   In 1997 she became the Director of Educational Services in Patterson.  In 2000 Dr. Nichols-Washer was hired in Manteca Unified as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.  She was promoted to Superintendent in 2004.  Cathy enjoys spending time with her family. She loves to shop and plays the flute and piano.  She is a member of the Kiwanis and on the Board of Give Every Child A Chance.  Christmas is her favorite time of the year and she spends countless hours decorating the house for the season. 

Welcome

Welcome to Manteca Unified School District.  I am very honored to serve as superintendent of this outstanding organization.  We have a dedicated Board, highly competent staff, and hard working students.  The four communities of the District (Manteca, Lathrop, French Camp, and Weston Ranch), are rich with diversity, culture, and history.  Manteca Unified enjoys the advantages of a growing district while keeping the feeling of “family” strong.

  We provide a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for their future aspirations of higher education and/or the work place.  Staff, students, and parents are working diligently to meet state and federal achievement goals.  We work together to creatively address the challenges that legislation may present in order to keep Manteca Unified moving forward.

In addition to a strong academic program, Manteca Unified has a long history of providing exceptional learning environments for students.  We are looking forward to the opening of Mossdale Elementary School as our community west of I-5 continues to grow.  In addition, we are working on the future opening of Lathrop High School.  This is a long awaited addition to the City of Lathrop.  We know that opening day will be a celebration for the community as well as for the District.

You can learn more about Manteca Unified throughout this web site.  Please take a moment to look up information about the individual school sites and departments.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. 



Contact our Office

Cathy Nichols-Washer Ed. D, Superintendent

(209) 825-3200 ext. 50729

Deanna Ugarkovich, Administrative Assistant
dugarkovich@musd.net
(209) 825-3200 ext. 50729

Chelo DeLeon, Administrative Assistant
(209) 825-3200 ext. 50723