Dedi Somavia, Assistant Superintendent 
Human Resources Development
559-730-7752
dsomavia@vusd.org

Dedi Somavia is the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Development.  Prior to this, Mrs. Somavia served as the Interim Assistant Superintendent for six months. 

Mrs. Somavia served as the Administrator of Human Resources Development for four years.  Her past assignments also include serving as principal of Crestwood Elementary School and Assistant Principal of both Crowley and Fairview Elementary Schools.  She has also served as an elementary school teacher and curriculum coach with Visalia Unified and Fresno Unified School District.  

Mrs. Somavia earned a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Reading and Language Arts as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from California State University Fresno. She also holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Reading Specialist Credential and an Administrative Services Credential.