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Dr. Brent Jones

Headshot of Interim President, Dr. Brent Jones, Ph.D.

Dr. Brent Jones is now serving as interim president of Seattle Central College.

Dr. Brent Jones is the Interim President of Seattle Central College and a longtime educational leader with more than two decades of experience in K-12 and higher education leadership across the Seattle region. Prior to joining Seattle Central in 2026, he served as Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, where he led the district through the pandemic recovery and major equity-focused initiatives, including the launch of the African American Male Achievement office.

A native Seattleite, Dr. Jones has held executive leadership roles with King County, Seattle Colleges, Kent School District, and Green River Community College. Throughout his career, he has focused on building strong organizational cultures, advancing student achievement, and strengthening partnerships between educational institutions and the communities they serve. He brings deep experience navigating complex operational and financial challenges while keeping student success at the center of institutional decision-making.

Dr. Jones earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Texas, Austin and a bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Washington.