Mr. Kappenhagan is an experienced education leader dedicated to supporting students of all abilities in reaching their full potential. With a career spanning roles as a teacher, camp counselor, administrator, principal, and principal supervisor, he brings a focused and well-developed perspective to the work of continuous improvement in service of student learning.
His professional work centers on recruiting and retaining high-quality school and system leaders, and leveraging their collective expertise to drive meaningful, system-wide change. Mr. Kappenhagan is deeply committed to building strong educational environments that prioritize the growth and development of every child.
He believes that the work of education today must be forward-thinking—designing innovative, sustainable systems that not only meet current needs but remain relevant for the future.
Bill Kappenhagen
Head Of School
billk@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org
Community School for Creative Education

Community School for Creative Education
2111 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606
Office 510.686.4131 - Fax 510.686.4130
The Community School for Creative Education welcomes all students in California. We do not charge tuition and maintain non-discriminatory admission policies, programs, employment practices, and operations. We do not discriminate based on ethnicity, national origin, gender, or disability. CSCE is non-sectarian and strives to reflect the district's demographic diversity.
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