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New Principal Named at Santa Barbara Junior High
Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District We are pleased to announce the naming of James Koenig as the next principal of Santa Barbara Junior High. Koenig comes to us by way of Oxnard Union High School District after leading the Student Support Services department for four years. Previously, he was the principal of Gateway Community [...]
Denise Granger Named Washington Elementary School Principal
Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District We are pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Granger as the next principal of Washington Elementary, effective July 1, 2020. With her current experience as assistant principal at both Washington and Adams elementary schools, we are confident that Ms. Granger will build upon the foundation and relationships she [...]
Arielle Curry Appointed as the New Assistant Principal at Washington and Franklin Elementary Schools
Source: Santa Barbara Unified School District Join us in congratulating Arielle Curry in being appointed as the new Assistant Principal at Washington and Franklin elementary schools. With 11 years of experience as an SB Unified elementary education specialist and a district-level administrator, Curry said she is thrilled to move into the assistant principal role. “I [...]
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The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) will host Wealth of Knowledge, a free financial literacy workshop designed specifically for educators, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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As we close out 2025, this issue of Education Matters celebrates the impact made possible by our community.
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