Schools
Tovashal Elementary's Luis Ortiz Tapped for Principal Job in San Diego County
Ortiz has been recommended for the principal spot at Pomerado Elementary School in Poway, CA.
John Collins, the superintendent of the Poway Unified School District, has suggested Ortiz for the lead role at Pomerado Elementary School in Poway, CA. The recommendation was one of several announced Tuesday by PUSD.
"Once again Poway Unified School District is fortunate to announce the assignment of seven talented and dedicated principals at the elementary, middle and high school level," Collins said in a statement. "I am confident that each of these individuals will provide the commitment and leadership necessary to allow each of these school sites to continue their great work and growth for the future.”
Poway Unified covers more than 30 schools in Poway and the City of San Diego. The recommendations are subject to the approval of the school board, which is set to meet next on Monday, June 24.
Here's what the district said about Ortiz in its announcement:
Pomerado Elementary School: Luis Ortiz
Luis Ortiz is new to Poway Unified, currently serving as an assistant principal at [Tovashal Elementary School] in Murrieta, California. He is also a National Faculty Member of the Josephson Institute of Ethics, Character Counts!, and has conducted trainings in character development since 2007. Mr. Ortiz began his educational career as a bilingual instructional assistant in San Diego Unified School District in 1986, and taught in Cajon Valley from 1994-2001, before taking on his current assistant principal position in 2002.
Mr. Ortiz’ educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Christian Heritage College, and a Master of Science Degree in Education and Administration from National University. Mr. Ortiz is happy to be returning to the San Diego area.
Find out what's happening in Murrietawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
“It’s such a privilege to have been chosen as a school community leader in this prestigious district that has a strong record of achieving extraordinary results!”
Find out what's happening in Murrietawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
