Arnold, CA…Dr. Raymond Fausel was appointed by the Vallecito Union School District Governing Board as Principal for Hazel Fischer Elementary School in Arnold, California for the 2020/21 school year. Dr. Fausel brings a range of experience in diverse roles as Director of Teaching and Learning at Del Mar Pines Elementary School in San Diego, California. He was awarded a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University. Dr. Fausel also holds a masters degree in Digital Teaching and Learning and will bring strength to the District’s technology integration with the goal to continue to move student achievement forward.

Dr. Raymond Fausel pictured with Vallecito Union School Board Members Mark Dyken, Tom Eising, Raymond Fausel, Susan Singleton, Sarah Wilson. (Not pictured Tom Pratt). Dr. Raymond Fausel pictured during his Board Appointment.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Fausel to the district” related Jim Frost, Superintendent. “The committee held extensive interviews to find a candidate that had demonstrated expertise increasing student achievement and had successfully built relationships with families and students to create a powerful learning environment.”

He was selected by a panel of parents, teachers, district office staff, and administrators. He is excited to accept this opportunity and relocate to the area with his wife, Kelly.