Vierling C. Kersey
American educator
Vierling C. Kersey Sr. (January 28, 1890 – February 29, 1980) was an American educator and politician who served as the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction and as the Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Early life and education
Kersey was born on January 28, 1890, in Los Angeles to Richard Wakefield Kersey and Abbie L. Brewer. He attended Los Angeles State Normal School, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1916 and a master's degree in 1921.
Career
Prior to becoming State Superintendent, Kersey was a teacher and later principal of multiple schools. Kersey was appointed by governor C. C. Young to succeed William John Cooper as the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He took office on February 11, 1929, being elected to a full term in 1930 and re-elected in 1934. In 1936, Kersey was elected as Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District after incumbent Frank A. Bouelle resigned due to ill health. In 1949, Keysey was selected to become the principal of Van Nuys High School and the director of the Los Angeles Valley College. In 1955, Kersey was elected as the first vice president of the San Fernando Valley Youth Foundation.
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