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Kip Glazer, Ed.D. Named Principal of San Marcos High School
Dr. Glazer’s life story comes full circle, the new principal returns to the first place she began her life in the United States Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education named Kip Glazer, Ed.D as the next Principal of San Marcos High School. Glazer emerged as the top candidate following a competitive, nationwide search [...]
Jennifer Foster selected as Principal of La Colina Junior High School
Foster makes history as the first female principal of La Colina Junior High. Jennifer FosterSanta Barbara Unified School District Board of Education selected Jennifer Foster as La Colina Junior High School’s next principal. Foster, an assistant principal at La Colina Junior High, will transition into her new role on July 1, 2019. Foster succeeds principal [...]
Santa Barbara Education Foundation gives back with the Teacher Grant Program
By Marissa Garcia, Santa Barbara Education Foundation The Santa Barbara Education Foundation announced the awardees of their Teacher Grant Program in mid-December and distributed over $85,000 in grants to local teachers. After reaching out to schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District, SBEF received a total of 74 applicants. Teachers applied for grants between [...]
Wendy Sims-Moten Joins Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s Board of Directors
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation recently elected Wendy Sims-Moten to its Board of Directors. Sims-Moten is the Executive Director of First 5 Santa Barbara Country. She has worked for the County for 23 years and has been an active resident for 30 years. Sims-Moten has dedicated a majority of her life to the progress and [...]
EVENTS
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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Education Matters
As we close out 2025, this issue of Education Matters celebrates the impact made possible by our community.
From a powerful story highlighting the lifelong influence of music education to key insights from Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado’s State of Our Schools address, this newsletter reflects a year of growth and opportunity across Santa Barbara’s public schools.
You’ll also meet SBEF’s newest board member and join us in thanking a longtime leader for his dedicated service.
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