Dr. Almudena (Almi) G. Abeyta has dedicated 28 years to advancing teaching and learning in urban education. A proud product of public schools, she was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Before becoming Superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools, Dr. Abeyta served as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in several districts, including Somerville Public Schools (2017–2019), Santa Fe Public Schools (2012–2017), and Boston Public Schools (2009–2012). Her leadership and commitment to equity in education have been recognized nationally; in 2015, she received the inaugural Latina Administrator of the Year Award from the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS), and in 2021, she was honored with the first-ever La Lucha Award by Latinos for Education. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she was also a frequent guest on WBUR’s In This Together radio series, offering insights and guidance to the public.

Dr. Abeyta began her administrative career as principal of the Donald McKay K-8 School in Boston from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, she began her career in education as a kindergarten teacher.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of New Mexico, and later completed two master’s degrees as well as a doctorate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The Superintendent is supported by a seven-member Leadership Team.