Dr. Frank Nigro

Dr. Frank Nigro began serving as Superintendent/President in July 2024. His work at Shasta College began in 1997, when he was hired as a full-time English instructor. His 15 years as an instructor were characterized by leadership in international education, instructional technology implementation, and participatory governance. Dr. Nigro’s good work led to an Excellent Educator Award in 2006 and a state Hayward Award in 2007. 

In 2012, he entered administration, becoming Dean of Shasta College's division of Science, Language Arts and Mathematics. He then served as the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction from 2017 to 2024. In his time as the chief instructional officer, Dr. Nigro pushed to clarify pathways for students and to improve faculty evaluation processes and professional development opportunities. 

The youngest of five siblings, Dr. Nigro was the first to complete college and did so with the guidance of faculty mentors and by working dozens of jobs to finance his education. Growing up in Paradise, California, he attended California State University, Chico, where he majored in English and minored in German. He completed his doctorate at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. His studies include 2.5 years at the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany, and the Freie University of Berlin, Germany. He has also lived for extended periods in Switzerland and Japan. 

Despite having called many places home, Dr. Nigro says the North State has always been the home in his heart, and this is his community. He’s proud to work at Shasta College and looks forward to helping every student realize their full potential and to achieve the same kind of educational transformation that he himself experienced. Grandson of immigrants, Dr. Nigro is also married to an immigrant from Japan. He and his wife share a love of distance running and are raising two wonderful boys. He is excited to serve in his new role as President of Shasta College.