A native to the Yuba-Sutter area, Tom Reusser is a graduate of Lindhurst High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and teaching credential from California State University, Sacramento; he earned his master’s degree in Educational Leadership and administrative credential from the University of LaVerne. Tom has decades of experience in education, serving in a variety of positions: teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, superintendent/principal and currently as Sutter County Superintendent of Schools. A strong advocate for students, Tom continues to do what is in the best interest of students in his current position.
Tom has continued his educational training over the years by attending the California School Leadership Academy, ACSA Curriculum and Instruction Academy and ACSA Personnel Academy. He serves on a variety of community boards such as Yuba City Kiwanis, Friends of SASA and Sutter Buttes Swimming.
Tom has received awards for his outstanding work in education. In 2002, he was awarded the Region 2 ACSA Superintendent/Principal of the Year; in 2010 he was awarded the FFA Bronze Award for Outstanding School Administrator.
Tom is married to his wife, Roberta. They have four children and four grandchildren. He enjoys outdoor activities and spending time at his cabin with his family.