Jean Fuller

Jeannie Lynn "Jean" Fuller (née Guenther; born April 16, 1950) is an American educator and politician who served as the minority leader in the California State Senate. A Republican, she was previously a member of the California Assembly and the Superintendent of Schools for the Bakersfield City School District.

Early life and education Jean Fuller was born and raised in Shafter, in Kern County. She received her AA degree from Bakersfield College in 1970, her BA from California State University, Fresno in 1972, a Masters in Public Affairs from the California State University, Los Angeles in 1982 and her PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1989. She supplemented her education with coursework and seminars at the University of Southern California, Harvard University, and Exeter College at Oxford University.

Career In 1983, Fuller became a School Principal/Director at Keppel Union School District, until 1988.

In 1988, Fuller became an Assistant Superintendent at Keppel Union School District. In 1990, Fuller became a Superintendent at Keppel Union School District, until 1999. In 1999, Fuller became a Superintendent at Bakersfield City School District, until 2006.

In 2012, Fuller authored SB 1367, the "Archery Hunting/Firearms Bill." This bill revised the archery provisions of the Fish and Game code to authorize a peace officer to carry a firearm while hunting deer, while prohibiting use of that firearm to illegally hunt deer. SB 1367 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.

Fuller was term-limited from seeking reelection in 2018.