Dr. Maria Ott is currently Professor of Clinical Education at the USC Rossier School of Education. In addition to teaching doctoral courses, she oversees the AASA-USC Rossier Urban Superintendents Academy focused on preparing diverse and expert leaders to serve as superintendents in urban settings. Dr. Ott served 7 years as the Superintendent of the Rowland Unified School District, 5 years as the Senior Deputy of LAUSD, and 7 years as Superintendent of the Little Lake City School District.