A fun and rewarding annual event, CUSD’s Principal for a Day invites community leaders to join school principals across the district for a morning and tour the campus, meet students, teachers and staff, and experience the district’s award-winning education in action.
Business owners, city officials, community leaders, and law enforcement professionals are among those participate in Principal for a Day. Following the campus visits, the Principals for a Day gathered at the Capistrano Unified School District Office for a luncheon and to share their experiences.
Scroll down to view photos of the volunteer principals in action!
A student waves at Christa Hart, her father, Principal of the Day Mayor Howard Hart, and Principal Guadalupe Girard at the start of the school day. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderCUSD Superintendent Dr. Chris Brown, left; Principal of the Day Mayor Howard Hart; his daughter, Christa Hart; and Principal Guadalupe Girard take a tour of San Juan Elementary. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderPrincipal of the Day Mayor Howard Hart talks to a student in Erlinda Felipe’s third grade class at San Juan Elementary. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderPrincipal of the Day Mayor Howard Hart and his daughter, Christa Hart, talk to the students in Erlinda Felipe’s third grade class at San Juan Elementary. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderCUSD Superintendent Dr. Chris Brown, left, Christa Hart, Principal of the Day Mayor Howard Hart, and San Juan Elementary Principal Guadalupe Girard pose for a photo with a student and parents at the start of the school day. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderPrincipal of the Day Mayor Howard Hart talks to students in Veronica Ramirez’s first grade class at San Juan Elementary. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderCUSD Superintendent Dr. Chris Brown interacts with a student in Veronica Ramirez’s first grade class. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderPrincipal of the Day Mayor Howard Hart looks at the work of students in Veronica Ramirez’s first grade class at San Juan Elementary. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderChrista Hart asks about a student’s work in Veronica Ramirez’s first grade class. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderPrincipal of the Day Mayor Howard Hart greets a student in Veronica Ramirez’s first grade class at San Juan Elementary. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderCUSD Superintendent Dr. Chris Brown interacts with students in Veronica Ramirez’s first grade class. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD InsiderPrincipal of the Day Mayor Howard Hart, his daughter,Christa Hart, and Principal Guadalupe Girard participate in Leslie Le’s class at San Juan Elementary. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Hidden Hills Principal For a Day Stephanie Oddo, Laguna Niguel Mayor Pro Tem.Hidden Hills Principal For a Day Stephanie Oddo, Laguna Niguel Mayor Pro Tem.Hidden Hills Principal For a Day Stephanie Oddo, Laguna Niguel Mayor Pro Tem.
Hidden Hills Principal For a Day Stephanie Oddo, Laguna Niguel Mayor Pro Tem.Dana Hills Principal For a Day Chris Kanik, Smart Cups CEO.Dana Hills Principal For a Day Chris Kanik, Smart Cups CEO.Dana Hills Principal For a Day Chris Kanik, Smart Cups CEO.Dana Hills Principal For a Day Chris Kanik, Smart Cups CEO.
Del Obispo Principal For a Day Beth Davis, CAC.Chaparral Principal For a Day Jacob Clemons, Owner of Board & Brew Ladera Ranch.Chaparral Principal For a Day Jacob Clemons, Owner of Board & Brew Ladera Ranch.Chaparral Principal For a Day Jacob Clemons, Owner of Board & Brew Ladera Ranch.Chaparral Principal For a Day Jacob Clemons, Owner of Board & Brew Ladera Ranch.Chaparral Principal For a Day Jacob Clemons, Owner of Board & Brew Ladera Ranch.Canyon Vista Principal For a Day Max Duncan, Aliso Viejo City Councilman.Reilly Principal for a Day Greg Oden, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy.Bathgate Principal For a Day Adam Brody, Strategic Kids.Bathgate Principal For a Day Adam Brody, Strategic Kids.Bathgate Principal For a Day Adam Brody, Strategic Kids.Bathgate Principal For a Day Adam Brody, Strategic Kids.Shorecliffs Principal For a Day, Lou Leto.Shorecliffs Principal For a Day, Lou Leto.Shorecliffs Principal For a Day, Lou Leto.Hankey Principal For a Day Larry Callison, Mission Viejo Kiwanis Club.Las Palmas Principal For a Day Marco Carralero, Nouri.Las Palmas Principal For a Day Marco Carralero, NouriLas Palmas Principal For a Day Marco Carralero, Nouri.Las Palmas Principal For a Day Marco Carralero, Nouri.Newhart Principal For a Day Naomi Hernandez, O.C. Sheriff’s Department Sergeant.RH Dana Principal For a Day Mike Frost, Dana Point Mayor.Marblehead Principal For a Day, Justice Duerksen.Marblehead Principal For a Day, Justice Duerksen.Marblehead Principal For a Day, Justice Duerksen.Marblehead Principal For a Day, Justice Duerksen.Marblehead Principal For a Day, Justice Duerksen.Marblehead Principal For a Day, Justice Duerksen.Ladera Ranch Middle School Principal For a Day Nicole Watson, Boys and Girls Clubs Capistrano Valley.Ladera Ranch Middle School Principal For a Day Nicole Watson, Boys and Girls Clubs Capistrano Valley.Ladera Ranch Middle School Principal For a Day Nicole Watson, Boys and Girls Clubs Capistrano Valley.San Juan Hills Principal For a Day Craig Dibley, San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce.Las Flores Principal For a Day Bob Bunyan, Robert Bunyan & Associates.Concordia Principal For a Day Tyler Boden, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce.Concordia Principal For a Day Tyler Boden, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce.Concordia Principal For a Day Tyler Boden, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce.Moulton Principal For a Day Stephanie Winstead, Laguna Niguel City Council.Palisades Principal For a Day Toni Nelson, Dana Point Women’s Club.Tijeras Creek Principal For a Day Evelyn Schlosser, Providence Mission Hospital.Tijeras Creek Principal For a Day Evelyn Schlosser, Providence Mission Hospital.Tijeras Creek Principal For a Day Evelyn Schlosser, Providence Mission Hospital.Oak Grove Principal For a Day Ross Chun- Aliso Viejo City CouncilOak Grove Principal For a Day Ross Chun- Aliso Viejo City Council
San Juan Hills Principal For a Day Craig Dibley, San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce.
