The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that on December 2, 1997 they appointed Dr. Douglas DeVore as the new superintendent for the Encinitas Union School District effective December 3, 1997.

Our new district superintendent, Dr. Douglas DeVore (third from left), on the evening of his appointment is flanked by outgoing board president Carol Skiljan (1996-97) (far left) and incoming board president, Shannon Kuder (far right). Other trustees are Bill Parker, Catherine Reagan and Tracy Casey.

Dr. DeVore has been serving the district as interim superintendent since former superintendent Pat White left September 30 to become superintendent of the Irvine Unified School District. Dr. DeVore has been with the district since 1994 as assistant superintendent of administrative services.

"Dr. DeVore has played an integral role in developing powerful teamwork between the board, staff and community these past four years," stated board president, Carol Skiljan. "He is a dynamic, proven leader, quite capable of guiding the Encinitas Union School District as we continue our efforts on behalf of children."

Dr. DeVore has actively represented the district in many roles including the Strategic Planning Committee, chair of the Technology Task Force, Disaster Preparedness Planning, San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) Higher Education Liaisons Committee, SDCOE Superintendent's Technology Action Committee, certificated and classified personnel technology implementation, classified and certificated staff development and labor relations.

Our new superintendent has been a teacher, mentor teacher, staff developer, assistant principal and elementary school principal during his 30 years of service to the educational community.

Dr. DeVore earned his doctorate from the University of La Verne in Educational Management and Change Theory. He has taught in the doctorate program at the University of La Verne and in the graduate program at Chapman University. His awards over the years have included Teacher of the Year, mentor teacher and the first recipient of the "Spirit of La Verne Award" from the Educational Management Department.

"I am very excited about the opportunity I have to lead the Encinitas Union School District into the 21st century," said Dr. DeVore.

"We have an exemplary team consisting of our board, administrators, teachers, and support staff working to meet the needs of children and to provide powerful learning experiences in the classroom for all children. I'm looking forward to continuing the strong partnership between the school district and our community as we work together to help children reach for the stars."