Press Releases
Principal for a Day 2009-10
Teachers of the Year named
Encinitas has a noteworthy tradition of recognizing and honoring its teachers through the Teacher of the Year program. The Teacher of the Year program celebrates and pays special tribute to the tireless efforts of our outstanding teachers. In doing so, the program brings well-deserved recognition to the whole teaching staff in the Encinitas Union School District. This year, each school site selected a Teacher of the Year. More>>
Classified Employees of the Year named
Each year, the Encinitas Union School District recognizes outstanding classified employees in the District. Each school site selects a Classified Employee of the Year based on a variety of criteria including motivation on the job, job performance, cooperation with others, knowledge of the job, school and community service, willingness to take the extra step, and outstanding characteristics, achievements, and contributions to the betterment of the school site and the District. Each of the Classified Employees of the Year personifies the high quality of employee in the Encinitas Union School District. Moreover, their selection reflects the high regard their peers have for them and their contributions to the site and District. More>>
Administrators of the Year selected
Congratulations to Gregg Sonken , Certificated Administrator of the Year, and Sher Hoff , Classified Administrator of the Year. Gregg is Principal at Mission Estancia School. Sher is Executive Assistant in Educational Services. More>>
Encinitas teachers earn prestigious National Board Certification
Six teachers in the Encinitas Union School District were honored by the Board of Trustees at the January 19, 2010, Board meeting. They include Debbie Burke, Nancy Greene, Pat Keene, Ann Swan, Sandra Switzer-Chapman, and Sue Liesegang. More>>
New Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Selected for the Encinitas Union School District
At the August 18 th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Encinitas Union School District, Dr. Tim Baird, Superintendent, recommended Dr. David Miyashiro as the new Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. More>>
Encinitas Union School District Selects New Superintendent
On May 1, 2009 the Encinitas Union School District’s Board of Education selected Dr. Timothy Baird as Superintendent. A validation team from the district representing the Board, management, certificated and classified staff, and parents will be visiting Dr. Baird’s district later this week.
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Dr. Debbie Blow honored with Bravissimo Award - Administrator of the Year
A champion cheerleader for the arts, Dr. Debbie Blow deserves to be recognized as the Bravissimo Administrator of the Year. Through her creative leadership in the arts, Encinitas Union School District continues to build capacity in arts education.
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Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce toasts top teachers: Annual awards dinner celebrates excellence in education
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses and the community to support education by toasting a teacher at its annual Outstanding Educational Program Awards Dinner. More>>
Director of Pupil Personnel Services Selected in the Encinitas Union School District
ENCINITAS - At the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 17, 2009, Dr. Lean King, Superintendent, announced the selection of Maria Waskin as the new Director of Pupil Personnel Services in the Encinitas Union School District. Ms. Waskin will replace Irene Elliott who will retire from her position as Director of Pupil Personnel Services effective March 1, 2009. More>>
Encinitas teachers earn prestigious National Board Certification
ENCINITAS - Ten teachers in the Encinitas Union School District were honored by the Board of Trustees at the January 13, 2009, Board meeting. They include: Sue Andrew (LCH), Brook Butler (OK), Natalie Christ (LCH), Diana Dugger (ECC), Scott Leonard (CAP), Mikayla McFadden (PDL), Debbie Roman (ECC), Jackie Street (LCH), Carrie Tognazzini (OK), and Joan Whitley (PEC). More>>
Shannon Kuder Retires from EUSD Board after 16 years of Trustee Service
ENCINITAS -- Shannon Kuder, School Board member for the Encinitas Union School District since 1992, retires from office after 16 years of service. Her Board seat will be filled by newly elected Board member, Maureen “Mo” Muir. Ms. Muir will be sworn in at the December 9, 2008, Board meeting.
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Encinitas Union School District Wins Golden Bell Award
Encinitas, CA-- Encinitas Union School District will be honored in the Annual Golden Bell Awards program of the California School Boards Association. The award was won for the district’s Dual Language Immersion Program at Capri Elementary School.
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New Principal Selected for La Costa Heights School
ENCINITAS – At the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on October 14, 2008, Dr. Lean King, Superintendent, announced the selection of Leighangela Brady as Principal at La Costa Heights School in the Encinitas Union School District.
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Assistant Principal Selected for the Encinitas Union School District
ENCINITAS - At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on July 28, 2008, Dr. Lean King, Superintendent, announced the selection of Beth Cameron as Assistant Principal at El Camino Creek School in the Encinitas Union School District.
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New Principals Selected for Schools in the Encinitas Union School District
ENCINITAS - At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on May 20, 2008, Dr. Lean King, Superintendent, announced the selection of Stephanie Casperson and Adriana Chavarin as new principals in the Encinitas Union School District. Ms. Casperson will take the helm at Flora Vista School and Ms. Chavarin will take the reigns at Paul Ecke Central School.
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Carlsbad Chamber invites community to toast a teacher: Annual awards dinner recognizes excellence in education
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will celebrate excellence in education by honoring Carlsbad and Encinitas teachers at its annual Outstanding Educational Program Awards Dinner. The business community will come together to recognize the best and brightest academic programs at 6 p.m. May 2 at the La Costa Resort and Spa... More>>
Outstanding Educational Program Award Finalists...More>>
EUSD families and friends participate in annual Encinitas 5K Run/Walk
Put on your running or walking shoes! On May 17th, 2008 the City of Encinitas will host its annual 5K run/walk. This year, the Encinitas Educational Foundation and Cardiff School District have partnered with the city whereby a portion of the registration fees will go directly back to Encinitas schools...More>>Press Releases/Enc5K-Family letter.doc
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New Principals Selected for Schools in the Encinitas Union School District
ENCINITAS - At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on November 5, 2007, Dr. Lean King, Superintendent, announced the selection of Carrie Brown and Erin English as new principals in the Encinitas Union School District. Ms. Brown will take the helm at El Camino Creek School and Ms. English will take the reigns at Olivenhain Pioneer School. More>>
Encinitas School Musical Donates Box Office to Fire Victims
Class-A.C.T., the Encinitas-based non-profit organization that provides arts programming for local schools is, in collaboration with Park Dale Players, presenting a community musical theatre production to be performed at Flora Vista Elementary School in Encinitas on Friday, November 2 at 7:00 P.M. A donation of $3.00 is suggested. More>>