Mr. Waddell has been a keystone member of the educational community in Lassen County for over 30 years, serving for 19 years as superintendent in Title One school districts – the last 15 of these in the Susanville School District. His commitment to education is further evidenced by the additional leadership roles he fills for the professional community, including his service as Lassen County SELPA Chairman since 2010, Executive Board Member of the Northeastern JPA (Workers Comp/Risk Management) and his service as the Region 1 President of the Association of California Administrators (ACSA). Mr. Waddell holds a Master of Arts in Education, Administration and Supervision, as well as a BA in English Literature.