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1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
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Principal_for_the_Day__2010_001[SCV Education Fdn.] – Do you want to learn more about your local school? Then join us at Principal for a Day 2014. Business leaders, community members and parents are invited to spend the morning shadowing a local public school principal or district administrator by registering for the upcoming Principal for a Day event, sponsored annually by the SCV Education Foundation.

This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day kicks off with each participant spending a couple of hours with their chosen principal or district leader, followed by a catered luncheon with all principals, district administrators, and sponsors attending. Secure a spot at your favorite school by registering for Principal for a Day today.

A panel discussion will be held at the luncheon with the topic “Beyond the Classroom and into the Workforce: A look at the new Common Core” presented by a local educator with all five district superintendents.

The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. Join Principal for a Day to learn more about this important initiative.

 

Join one of these Principals or Administrators

 

Elementary Schools

  • Bridgeport                 Susan Bender
  • Canyon Springs         Jennifer Guitierrez
  • Castaic Elementary    Denise Davis
  • Cedarcreek                Dr. Jennifer Stevenson
  • Emblem                    Jon Baker
  • Fair Oaks Ranch        Marie Stump
  • Golden Oak               Gayle Abril
  • Charles Helmers        Diane Miscione
  • Highlands                  Paul Martinsen
  • James Foster             Dr. Debbie Bohn
  • Leona Cox                 Amanda Fischer
  • Live Oak                    Cynthia Seamands
  • McGrath                    Larry Heath
  • Meadows                   Chad Rose
  • Mint Canyon              Ronni Andrus
  • Mitchell                     Beverly Farrell-Smith
  • Mountainview           Kate Demsher
  • Newhall                    Tammi Rainville
  • Northlake Hills          Robert Brauneisen
  • North Park                Pete Bland
  • Oak Hills                   Luis Gamarra
  • Old Orchard              Sandra Reveles
  • Peachland                 Sarah Johnson
  • Pico Canyon              Laura Banda
  • Pinetree                    Jane D’Anna
  • Plum Canyon            Mary Jane Kelly
  • Rio Vista                   Gina Nolte
  • Rosedell                    Jeff Pettipas
  • Santa Clarita             Dianne Saunders
  • Skyblue Mesa            Deborah Bohn
  • Stevenson Ranch      Staci Block
  • Sulphur Springs        Josh Randall
  • Tesoro del Valle         Isa DeArmas
  • Valencia Valley          Ken Hintz
  • Valley View               Rick Drew
  • West Creek Academy   Cory Pak
  • Wiley Canyon            Timothy Lankford

Jr. High Schools         

  • Arroyo Seco             Rhondi Durand
  • Castaic Middle          Ellen Edeburn
  • La Mesa                   Michele Krantz
  • Placerita                  Enrique Lopez (AP)
  • Rancho Pico*           Erum Jones
  • Rio Norte                 John Costanzo
  • Sierra Vista*            Mark Crawford

High School Assistant Principals        

  • Canyon                  Dr. Andy Keyne
  • Golden Valley         Christine Benitez
  • Hart                       John Turner
  • Saugus                   Tracy Mascoe
  • Valencia                  Vince Ferry
  • West Ranch*           Dr. Juliet Fine

High School Principals

  • AOC                       Pete Getz
  • Bowman*               Robin Geissler
  • Canyon*                 Mike Kuhlman
  • Golden Valley          Sal Frias
  • Hart High                Collyn Nielson
  • Saugus                   Bill Bolde
  • Sequoia                  Brandi Davis
  • Valencia                  Paul Priesz
  • West Ranch*           Bob Vincent

Districts

Assistant Superintendents

  • Castaic                   Janene Maxon
  • Newhall                  Alexis Yannich
  • Saugus                   Chris Hamlin
  • Sulphur Springs       Kathy Harris
  • Wm S. Hart             Dr. Michael Vierra
  • Wm S. Hart             Vicki Engbrecht

Superintendents

  • Castaic                    Jim Gibson
  • Newhall                   Dr. Marc Winger
  • Saugus                    Dr. Joan Lucid
  • Sulphur Springs       Dr. Robert Nolet
  • Wm S. Hart*            Rob Challinor

 

* Position already filled

 

 

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