Superintendent's Office
Edward Brand, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Email: Edward.Brand@sweetwaterschools.org
Imelda Genovese
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Email: Imelda.Genovese@sweetwaterschools.org
Phone (619) 691-5555
Fax (619) 498-1997
Dr. Ed Brand is returning to the Sweetwater Union High School District after a restful retirement. For a decade between 1995 and 2005, Dr. Brand served as Sweetwater Superintendent. He was the architect of the landmark initiative - the Compact for Success with San Diego State University. Since the Compact began in 2000, the number of incoming freshmen from Sweetwater enrolling annually at SDSU has more than doubled.
Dr. Brand was named Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators for his vision in creating the Compact for Success.
Since returning to the district in June 2011, Dr. Brand has been busy meeting with any and all stakeholders to listen to their ideas for improving Sweetwater schools. He has taken the suggestions to heart and is committed to restoring the Sweetwater District's reputation as a trendsetter.
A native San Diegan, Dr. Brand attended United States International University and California Western University. He started his career in education as a teacher at Southwest High School. Prior to his retirement in 2005, he was an educator for 30 years. His wife, Betty, taught in the Sweetwater District for 33 years. Together, they raised four children.