Darline P. Robles

Darline P. Robles is Professor of Clinical Education and Associate Dean for Diversity & Community Engagement at the USC Rossier School of Education. She develops online Master's programs in school leadership and teaches in doctoral/master's programs. Previously, she served as Superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (2002-2010), leading the nation's largest regional education agency serving 1.7 million students.

Education:

• PhD in Education Policy & Administration, University of Southern California
• MA in Education, Claremont Graduate School
• BA in History, California State University Los Angeles
• AA in History, East Los Angeles College

Research Focus: Specializes in urban education reform, leadership development, equity initiatives, and program design for at-risk students. Her work emphasizes closing achievement gaps and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Awards & Honors:

• Top 100 Influential Hispanic Americans (2009, 2011)
• Women of the Year (2010)

Administrative Leadership: Serves on the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics and reorganized Head Start preschool programs during her superintendency.