Candy Singh
Experienced Leadership
Award-winning leader with over 30 years of successful experience in K-12 schools and universities
Sought-after keynote speaker who motivates and inspires organizations and teams
Trusted confidant and go-to colleague to maximize and improve leadership performance
Experienced professional developer who supports teams in meeting organizational goals
Exemplary teacher and leader with over 30 year of successful experience in K-12 schools and universities
Sought after keynote speaker who motivates and inspires individuals and teams to higher performance
Trusted confidant and go-to colleague to maximize and improve your leadership performance to achieve at higher levels
Experienced professional developer who supports teams in meeting organizational goals
About Candy
Dr. Candy Singh’s career has spanned 33 years in K-12 and higher education. Before retiring from K-12 education in December 2022, she served for over 11 years as the superintendent in the award-winning Fallbrook Union Elementary School District in Southern California, nationally recognized for creating an innovative leadership culture that teaches children to be the leader of their own lives and to use their leadership skills to make a difference in the lives of others.
Candy is well-known and respected for her work as a turnaround principal and superintendent, blending courage and action with grace and kindness to create environments that inspire greatness in students and adults. Her proven track record of transforming public schools has contributed to her reputation as an inspirational speaker, leadership coach, and consultant.
Recognized at the state and national level as one of the most influential female leaders in public education, Candy was most recently honored with the 2022 Exemplary Woman in Education Award from the Association of California School Administrators.
As the first college graduate in her family, Candy holds a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from San Diego State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration. She earned her doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership at the University of La Verne, where she studied leadership practices that contribute to employee effectiveness and job satisfaction.
Leader
Dr. Singh began her career in public education in 1990, serving as an elementary and middle-level teacher, assistant principal, principal, district curriculum leader, and superintendent of schools. She also worked as a faculty member in the College of Education at California State University San Marcos for over 18 years teaching the next generation of educational leaders. Since retiring from K-12 education, Dr. Singh continues to work with districts and organizations nationwide to provide inspiring keynotes, leadership development, and executive coaching.
Speaker
Inspiring and Thought Provoking
Whether a small organizational meeting or a large conference keynote address, Candy uses decades of successful leadership experience, research, and poignant personal stories to inspire and motivate others. Now more than ever, people need messages of hope, optimism, and inspiration as they face challenges in their workplaces and personal lives. Connect with Candy to learn how she might partner with you to bring those messages to your team.
Coach
Candy is also an experienced executive coach who supports leaders in acheiving personal and professional goals. As leaders advance in their careers, they have fewer people who can provide the reflective dialogue, insight, and feedback they need to increase their effectiveness and influence. Connect with Candy to explore how she can support you in reaching your leadership goals.
Consultant
With over 20 years of successful experience as a school district leader, professional developer, and university instructor, Candy provides teams and organizations with enhanced training and professional learning tailored to meet your needs and goals.
Her areas of expertise include:
- District leadership practices that support principal effectiveness and job satisfaction
- Enhancing positive school and district culture through student leadership development
- Fostering innovation in schools and classrooms
- Engaging students in authentic learning
- Instructional leadership for site and district administrators
- Inspiring classified leaders to make a difference
- Systems alignment to increase student achievement
- Empowering, developing, and supporting women and girls in leadership
- Personalized professional learning through job-embedded coaching
- Creating strong governance teams between superintendents and school boards
Consultant
With over 20 years of successful experience as a school district leader, professional developer, and university instructor, Candy provides teams and organizations with enhanced training and professional learning tailored to meet your needs and goals.
Her areas of expertise include:
- District leadership practices that support principal effectiveness and job satisfaction
- Enhancing positive school and district culture through student leadership development
- Fostering innovation in schools and classrooms
- Engaging students in authentic learning
- Instructional leadership for site and district administrators
- Inspiring classified leaders to make a difference
- Systems alignment to increase student achievement
- Empowering, developing, and supporting women and girls in leadership
- Personalized professional learning through job-embedded coaching
- Creating strong governance teams between superintendents and school boards
