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Pamela Swanson
Dr. Pamela Swanson is an acclaimed educational leader with nearly four decades of experience. Most recently, she served as superintendent of Westminster Public Schools in Colorado, where she led the district’s transformation to a preK–12 competency-based education system.
Pamela Swanson
Dr. Pamela Swanson is an acclaimed educational leader with nearly four decades of experience spanning the United States and Europe. Most recently, she served as superintendent of Westminster Public Schools in Colorado, where she led the district’s transformation to a preK–12 competency-based education system. Her leadership has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2020 Colorado Superintendent of the Year award and the 2019 North Metro Woman of the Year honor. Dr. Swanson is widely celebrated for spearheading a seven-year turnaround effort through a state accountability system, fostering sustained improvement and innovation. In 2025, she founded “entrustED” an educational leadership network and podcast dedicated to empowering leaders in education.
Dr. Swanson received a bachelor’s degree in music performance from Winthrop University, a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Colorado at Denver, and a doctorate in educational leadership from NOVA Southeastern University. She also holds a certification as a senior professional of human resources.
