Kris Cosca
Senior Associate
Dr. Kris Cosca has dedicated his career to public schools for 30+ years as a teacher and administrator. Most recently, he served as superintendent of a 7,500-student district in Northern California. Kris has experienced the joys and the challenges at every level – from the classroom to the school board room. He navigated curriculum changes, enrollment challenges, pandemic restrictions, labor negotiations, staff burnout, and much more. As a leadership coach, Kris now shares his expertise with Next Level Leadership Services clients. Additionally, he serves as the Vice President of Education for Target River, a full services marketing agency specializing in targeted digital marketing in support of school systems.
Public service runs in the family. Kris' father was a long-time district superintendent in Southern California, his mother was an occupational therapist at a state hospital, and Kris married a high school science teacher with whom he has two adult children. Dedicated to his Napa Valley community, Kris serves on the Connolly Ranch Education Center board of directors and supports many other local causes.
