With a professional career spanning over three decades as an educator and school administrator, Lynne Kennedy is a passionate leader with a lifelong commitment to public service.
Lynne first discovered her life’s calling while working as a mathematics teacher at a junior high in the Rialto Unified School District. Her passion for education prompted the pursuit of an administrative credential, which opened doors and led to positions as both an assistant principal and principal at local schools. At the district level, Lynne has worked to craft curriculum and boost student achievement in her official capacities as Director of Student Achievement, Associate Superintendent and Superintendent.
Although recently retired, Lynne remains active in the academic arena as the business owner of Leading Leaders, which provides consulting for school districts and aspiring leaders. Her experience and passion for educational excellence has made her a go-to authority as a Partner of The Cosca Group, where she seeks to match talented school administrators with districts in need.
A lifelong resident of the Inland Empire and a graduate of San Bernardino High School, Lynne decided to remain local in her educational pursuits. She is the recipient of a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Redlands, a Master’s Degree in School Administration from Cal-State, San Bernardino, and a Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate University. Her dissertation on education reform received the Claremont Graduate University, Urban Leadership Achievement Award and the Phi Delta Kappa award for Dissertation of the Year.
A firm believer that a life is defined not only by one’s professional accomplishments but by giving back to the community, Lynne has made service a central tenant of her life. She is a charter member of the San Bernardino Valley Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who contribute over 500,000 documented hours of community service annually.
In addition to her work in the community, Lynne is an active member of the church. In the early 1980s, Lynne taught confirmation classes at Shepherd of The Hills Lutheran Church in Rancho Cucamonga, and currently serves as member of the Hillside Community Church’s Board of Directors.
Lynne’s zeal for excellence, knowledge and experience in governance, and dedication to her community makes her a strong candidate for the Rancho Cucamonga City Council. As a City Councilwoman, Lynne will bring forward-thinking, commonsense solutions to the table in an effort to build a more prosperous tomorrow for the city she has proudly called home since 1980.
Lynne has been married for 37 years to her high school sweetheart, Michael Kennedy, who is a senior partner at Estelle & Kennedy, A Professional Law Corporation.