She grew up in Monterey Park, but was schooled in Tarzana, through busing, and East Los Angeles. She spent a year as a principal in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District before returning to Ocean View as principal in 1996. We are also forming a Student Leadership Committee, which will expand the number of students who will be able to develop leadership skills beyond Student Council and ASB. "This community has become my family, the . Inspired by the time she spent volunteering in her daughters classrooms, she left the banking industry to earn her teaching credential, and secured a job as a substitute teacher for East Whittier in 1985. These men are stepping up, Bishop David OConnells funeral marked an end, but sparks new questions on next steps, Disneyland quietly removes controversial lyric from new parade soundtrack, Mike Moschetti leaves La Mirada to become St. Pauls football coach, Alpine Village shopkeepers get confirmation: theyre being evicted. We look forward to developing 21st century learners through the five essential skills of communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and community as we continue to focus on opening the door to every child's future. for this entity by clicking here: MENU MENU. In November, local voters supported two bond measures that will ensure East Whittier students have access to high-quality learning facilities for years to come. Marc Patterson is an experienced and energetic administrator who is committed to our mission to provide all students with the support and challenging educational opportunities needed to maximize their academic achievement, EWCSD Board President Paul Gardiner said. The East Whittier City school board Monday selected Marc Patterson, an assistant superintendent in the Capistrano Unified School District, to lead the district as its next superintendent. 6030. I think were heading in the right direction, board member Armando Urteaga said. A Whittier-area resident since 1963, Branca became a resident of the East Whittier City School District in 1980. He credited Branca for helping to bringing back arts programs to classrooms, supplying a strong leadership role, and for the districts continued academic achievements. In 2006, he joined Garden Grove Unified, where he held posts as an elementary school principal and high school assistant principal. No sleeping required. Patterson will start July 1, following the retirement of current superintendant Mary Branca. It has been an absolute honor to serve the children and families of this school district, Branca said. I know some parents and staff dont agree, Urteaga said. She worked up the ranks beginning in 1985 as a substitute teacher, followed by stints as a teacher, learning specialist, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent of personnel services, co-superintendent with Dorka Duron who retired two years ago, and finally the sole superintendent of the 8,800-student district. Patterson will start July 1, following the retirement of current superintendant Mary Branca. 5030. Branca spent 30 years with the district. Sandra Molina is a native Southern Californian, the oldest of three children raised by a single mom who named her after Dodgers great Sandy Koufax. 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East Whittier City School District superintendent to retire at end of school year HEAD SHOT: Ocean View Elementary School principal Mary Branca in front of their California Distinguished School mural at the Whittier school on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Sincerely, Brad Mason, Ed.D. Returning on March 1 is not safe for anyone.. Our goal is to provide our students with more robust enrichment opportunities in art and music. EWCSD is offering an Employee Leadership Academy for this upcoming school year. As we prepare for the start of the 2022-2023 school year, we hope that you and your family have had a safe and relaxing summer. After serving more than 30 years in education, East Whittier City School District SuperintendentMary Branca 92 has announced that she will retire at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year. $39,479 yearly. Patterson, who begins July 1, is assistant superintendent of secondary curriculum and instruction, K-8 schools and alternative education in Capistrano Unified, the second-largest school district in Orange County. or have errors, omissions, typos and other inaccuracies. East Whittier City hired Leadership Associates, an executive search firm, to facilitate the search for a new superintendent. I am more convinced than ever of the importance and privilege of being an educator because we get to help shape the lives of children. South Whittier School District's school board is expected at its March 9 to consider a March 29 return for students. Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. As we get set to open the 22-23 school year we will be focusing on four key areas. On May 8, an East Whittier City delegation of board members, union representatives and senior middle and elementary school principals visited Capistrano Unified to speak with the educators, staff and board members who work with Patterson on a daily basis. I do not feel after almost 40 years in the district that we have resources to implement the level of safety being called for.. I also had the opportunity to walk each of our campuses and begin seeing our schools through the eyes of our principals. For example, only 24% said they are very comfortable returning, Sunada said. East Whittier had to conduct layoffs. East Whittier City School District. There will be 6 feet between every single kid whether or not theyre inside or outside. That wont happen. Other Whittier-area school districts are moving at a slower pace to reopen. Despite opposition to returning to in-person instruction from many teachers and a former superintendent, East Whittier City School Districts Board of Education voted on Tuesday, Feb. 23, to continue plans for reopening. East Whittier City Elementary Information Address 14535 Whittier Boulevard Whittier CA 90605-2130 Phone (562) 907-5900 Superintendent Marc Patterson Related Websites East Whittier City Elementary Website Los Angeles County Website Key Attributes CDS Code 19-64485-0000000 District Type Elementary School District Grade Span K-08 2021-22 Enrollment The East Whittier City school board Monday selected Marc Patterson, an assistant superintendent in the Capistrano Unified School District, to lead the district as its next superintendent. Mrs. Im asking that we delay in-person instruction for two weeks until teachers can be safe to return, Branca said. We will be looking for a new superintendent with the same set of skills.. Patterson has worked for Capistrano Unified since 2013 and was promoted to assistant superintendent in 2016. She began volunteering for her childrens school, and soon after left the banking industry to earn a teaching credential. District: East Whittier City Elementary . Education was the difference-maker in my life as it opened up many opportunities for me as a child growing up in a single-parent home in San Bernardino. Accreditation and Quality Assurance Most teachers also do not want to return unless they have a vaccination shot, according to an East Whittier Education Association poll, said Kelly Sunada, the groups president. 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After completing her masters degree and administrative credential at Whittier College, she was hired as an assistant principal at East Whittiers Hillview Middle School. Its hard to keep motivation when all you do is stare at a screen for such a long part of your day.. This community, this district, hold special places in my heart, she said. Show Caption of "EWCSD will not preemptively require students or staff to be vaccinated," Patterson said. Monica Oviedo was named superintendent. The California School Directory and related public school and district data files This comprehensive framework ensures that our exceptional teaching and learning is fluid, dynamic and responsive. She spent a year as a principal in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District before returning to Ocean View as principal in 1996. In her administrative capacity, Branca was instrumental in helping the District overcome challenges during tough economic conditions. school/district administrators that is voluntarily self-reported by local education agencies (LEAs) to the For example, about three-quarters of kindergarten parents now want to return. Mark Mondragon, who teaches at East Whittier Middle School, said teachers want students back in school. We envision this initiative being yet another way in which we develop well-rounded students. Whittier College is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its web content to people with disabilities. There will be face masks, face shields, medical gowns.. Superintendent Marc Patterson made his comments after 25 parents picketed on Whittier Boulevard in front of the district office and many later spoke at the meeting against a mandate. Four of Brancas grandchildren attend East Whittier schools; the fifth will enter kindergarten in two years. I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season and a wonderful time connecting with family and friends. EAST WHITTIER - Following a 30-year career as an educator in the East Whittier City School District, including the last five years as superintendent, Mary Branca has announced that she will retire at the close of the 2016-17 academic year. As a parent, I want my girls to go back to school, said Valeria Garcia, a parent of three girls. A few of his responsibilities will be to attend Board Meetings in order to provide a student perspective as well as serve as the lead ambassador for the Student Advisory Committee. Please review the attached community update from our Superintendent. I have dedicated my career to supporting students to reach their academic potential promoting and facilitating shared leadership focused on creating curriculum that strengthens school-to-student connectedness, providing effective professional learning opportunities for educators and collaboratively developing out-of-the-box ways to engage students, Patterson said. Her career began as a substitute teacher and she later served as a teacher, learning specialist, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent of personnel services, co-superintendent, and finally, superintendent. Meet the South LA couple building a literal village of Black male educators, Theres a dire need for male teachers of color. But today, as she is set to retire, the district has had a balanced budget since 2014, and voters in November overwhelmingly passed two facilities bonds totaling $94 million. Were looking for our kids to come back to socialize, Michaud said. Marc Patterson is an experienced and energetic administrator who is committed to our mission to provide all students with the support and challenging educational opportunities needed to maximize their academic achievement, board president Paul Gardiner said in a statement. She was promoted to assistant superintendent of personnel in 2008, co-superintendent in 2012 and superintendent in 2014. Branca has been a wonderful asset to this community and has built a strong student-centered team that will continue its work to ensure the East Whittier City School District preserves its reputation for providing high-quality programs and instruction to help our children succeed in high school and beyond, Board of Education President Paul Gardiner said. Mike Sprague has worked in the newspaper field since July 1977, beginning with the Huntington Park Daily Signal, and later moving to Southern California Publishing Co. where he was sport editor and editor of the Pico Rivera News.