By SDCN Staff
San Diego, CA–Following a unanimous vote last week by the Board of Education Trustees to name Dr. Fabi Bagula as Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District, several executive positions were solidified as several leaders serving “interim” roles were appointed to the permanent position.
Several appointments were announced at the Board of Education meeting.
“With the level of experience, education, and background each person brings to their respective leadership roles, I’m confident these team members are committed to the direction our District is headed as we build upon the foundation we’ve already established,” said Superintendent Dr. Fabi Bagula. “They’ve already shown they are incredibly capable of flourishing in their roles. I congratulate each of them on their well-deserved advancements.”
Nicole DeWitt has been named deputy superintendent, effective June 25. She has been serving in the role of interim deputy superintendent since December 2024. She began working in public education in 2002, spending 15 years in the Grossmont Union High School District before joining San Diego Unified in 2017 as the principal of Scripps Ranch High School. Since then, she has served as an instructional support officer, executive director of Student Services, and the senior executive director of Thriving School Communities.
Marissa Robledo Allan has been appointed senior executive director, Thriving School Communities, effective June 25. She brings over 25 years of experience in public education across various roles, with a focus on enhancing student outcomes and providing comprehensive support for students, educators, and families. She currently serves as the senior director of the Multilingual Education Department and has also been serving as the interim senior executive director, Thriving School Communities.
Veronika Lopez-Mendez has been named executive director, Multilingual Education Department, effective July 1. She brings years of experience in public education, including a background as principal, vice principal, program manager, and currently as the director of Dual Language Programs. She has been serving as the interim senior director of the Multilingual Education Department.
Brian Spry has been named executive director, Due Process Hearings and Mediation, effective July 1. He has worked for the District as Director of Due Process and Mediation.
Spry has successfully led Due Process and Mediations since his promotion from Program Specialist to Director in August 2021. He has developed and implemented complex strategies to reduce litigation exposure while improving student services, including both litigation strategies and providing leadership to our broader special education community through the development of training programs and increased inter-departmental integration.
Additional appointments announced at the District’s regular Board of Education meeting include:
Stacey McGee to the position of principal, Roosevelt International Middle School, effective July 1.
Isaiah Hilton to the position of associate principal, Clark Middle School, effective July 1.
Eveline Torres to the position of associate principal, Montgomery Middle School, effective July 1.
Randee Matuk to the position of associate principal, Dana Middle School, effective July 1.
Janelle Aleksic to the position of associate principal, University City High School, effective July 1.
Raquel Huerta to the position of associate principal, Logan Memorial Educational Complex High School, effective July 1.
