• The NABSE Foundation Mission
  
  
• Foundation Board of Directors
  
  
• Message from the Chair
  
  
  

Dr. William J. Ellerbee, Jr. is Deputy Superintendent of the School and District Operations Branch with the California Department of Education (CDE). He is responsible for general oversight activities and policies within the following divisions: Nutrition Services, State Special Schools and Services, Charter Schools, and School Facilities and Planning. Prior to coming to CDE, Dr. Ellerbee served as the Associate Superintendent for Elementary Education with the Sacramento City Unified School District. He has over 29 years of experience in education administration, in addition to experience as an Elementary and Middle School Teacher and Paraprofessional. He has served as an adjunct instructor with National University, the University of California, Berkeley Extension, and the University of the Pacific, Stockton. Additionally, Dr. Ellerbee has 10 years of experience as a legislative aide with the California State Assembly. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from California State University, Sacramento, and his Ed.D. from the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA. Dr. Ellerbee's professional strengths include expertise in organizational development, team building, school reform, conflict resolution and strategic planning. He is also the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for his leadership, dedication and commitment to education and the community. He serves on several local, state, and national boards and committees, including the National Alliance of Black School Educators Foundation, Inc. (NABSEF) and National Alliance of Black Educators, Inc. (NABSE) Board of Directors. Currently, he is the chairperson of NABSEF.