Walt Disney Elementary School Gets New Interim Principal

SAN RAMON, CA — Walt Disney Elementary School has a new interim principal. Kelly Walton will serve in the post for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, it was announced by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

She follows in the footsteps of principal Curtis Haar, who was appointed as director of elementary education for the Dublin Unified School District.

In a letter to WDES parents and staffers announcing the change, SRVUSD's deputy superintendent of educational services touted Walton's leadership skills.

"Ms. Walton has demonstrated excellent leadership in her current role at Golden View Elementary where, as the teacher-on-special-assignment (TSA), she supports the principal as an administrator," Toni Taylor wrote. "Ms. Walton brings a wealth of experience to the job, including six years serving in administrative support positions."

Prior to her work at Golden View Elementary, Walton was a TSA at Twin Creeks, Quail Run and Walt Disney, as well as a summer school administrator, Taylor said. She was a reading specialist and creative writing teacher at Bollinger Canyon Elementary and was a classroom teacher at Quail Run Elementary School for eight years where she was a leader on the campus. She received an Honorary Service Award from the PTA for her "above and beyond service" to the school, Taylor continued.

"A transition plan is being developed to provide a smooth transition for the Walt Disney and Golden View communities. More detailed information will be provided soon," Taylor said.