San Dieguito Union High School District Selects New Superintendent

ENCINITAS, CA — The San Dieguito Union High School District will soon have a new superintendent.

The board has selected seasoned educator, Dr. Anne Staffieri, as the district's new superintendent contingent upon successful contract negotiations and final board approval on May 17. Staffieri currently serves as superintendent of Escondido Union High School District.

"The board was drawn to her forthright leadership style, depth of experience, and passion for the well-being of the SDUHSD community," Board President Rimga Viskanta said.

"Educators throughout the county speak highly of her ethics and ability to successfully lead a school district. She will be able to hit the ground running and lean into the positive relationships she already has in our area, including connections with the superintendents in our feeder districts."

Staffieri's career in education spans more than three decades. She has served as a high school biology and Spanish teacher, principal, director, assistant superintendent of human resources, and superintendent. Most recently, she has served as superintendent of Escondido Union High School District for the past four years. She previously worked as superintendent of Ramona Unified School District.

In 2021, Staffieri was named Superintendent of the Year by California Continuation Education Association.

"It is an honor to serve the community in which I grew up," said Staffieri, who graduated from Torrey Pines High School. "I look forward to partnering with the board, staff, students, and families to build upon San Dieguito's reputation as a district of opportunity and choice. I am confident that we will accomplish great things together."