Superintendent/Principal Message

Date:  July 24, 2025

Dear Oak Run Families and Community,

The anticipation of new beginnings always brings a special kind of energy, and the start of a new school year is no exception. As we prepare to launch the 2025–2026 school year, I am both honored and excited to introduce myself to you.

My name is Dan Moore, and I am privileged to serve as the part-time Superintendent/Principal of Oak Run Elementary School District. I bring with me over 15 years of experience as a superintendent in small and mid-sized districts. My journey in education includes eight years as Superintendent/Principal in two Eastern Sierra districts, followed by serving as Superintendent of Banta Elementary. Most recently, I retired from my role as Superintendent of Linden Unified School District. Throughout my career, I’ve also served in various roles, including Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, school principal, and classroom teacher for grades 2 through 6. Additionally, I’ve been fortunate to teach Organizational Leadership at Simpson University and Human Resources for the Chief Business Officer Program at UC Riverside.

This year’s theme at Oak Run ESD is “Unleash Their Dreams ~ Ignite Their Hope.” I genuinely believe our district should be a place where children can still be children—safe, inspired, and engaged in a high-quality education. As a community, I know you value your local school, and we hope that Oak Run Elementary will continue to be a part of the community for many years to come. Together, we can make Oak Run Elementary one of the best small schools in northern California!

Oak Run ESD is proud to offer multiple educational pathways, from full-time on-campus attendance to a dynamic and supportive homeschool cohort, each designed to meet the diverse needs of our families.  See the brochure enclosed. 

If you have any questions or would like to connect, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email at dmoore@oakrunschool.org or call my office at (530) 472-3241. I also invite you to visit during my open office hours, which are held every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, or feel free to schedule an alternative time that works for you. I deeply value the role of parents and families in education and believe that your voices should be heard, respected, and included in the decision-making process.

It is truly a privilege to serve the students, families, and community of Oak Run. Let’s work together to unleash dreams and ignite hope.

Sincerely,

Dan Moore

Superintendent/Principal
Oak Run Elementary School District