News Release

All Campus

Todd Coston Appointed as Interim Director, Cerro Coso College South Kern Center

August 26, 2009

After completing the Kern Community College District Leadership Academy, Todd Coston took the reins of the South Kern Center for Cerro Coso Community College on August 3rd. In his new role as Interim Director, Coston will put to use the training and education he received in the Leadership Academy to help the South Kern Center continue to grow and expand its offerings to students in the High Desert.

Coston has been working for the Kern Community College District in Information Technology for the past 12 years. He began as a network technician at Bakersfield College, and worked his way up to the role of team lead for the Systems Administration department, managing the District's Data Center. He has also kept his relationship with students active as an adjunct instructor in the Computer Studies department at Bakersfield College. His participation in the Kern Community College District's Leadership Academy, which prepares current employees of the District for management and supervisory roles, directly led to his appointment as the Interim Director of the South Kern Center.

Coston earned his bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Phoenix and his master of arts in educational technology from Pepperdine University. He has been honored to sit on the Pepperdine review panel for master's students delivering their theses. In June 2009, Coston was awarded the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Kevin McCarthy in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community.

"I am very excited to be working with the students and staff at the South Kern Center and hope to continue the strong tradition of affordable, quality education that has made Cerro Coso Community College a favorite among High Desert residents."

The South Kern Center serves the residents of the Kern River Valley Campus located in Lake Isabella and the South Kern Campus located on Edwards AFB.

Coston and wife Cari are parents to three adorable children. Todd enjoys spending the summertime swimming and the wintertime skiing and snowboarding with family.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Clark, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230