O'Brien starts her new job Wednesday morning.
Most of her 40-year career in education was spent at Clovis Unified, where she served as the superintendent for six years before retiring in 2023.
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Back in December, O'Brien announced she was entering the race for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.
It's unclear how that campaign may impact her newly announced role.