June 23 - June 30

Hart District Names New Assistant Superintendent and New Principal

Adam Barrios began working full-time with the Hart District in 2007 as a math teacher at Placerita Junior High School before moving on to work in number of administrative positions that prepared him for this next step in his career. Mr. Barrios worked as an assistant principal in the Pasadena Unified School District (2014-17) before returning to the Hart District as an assistant principal at Placerita and Sierra Vista junior high schools, and later at Valencia and Canyon high schools in that same role. His experiences at each of those school sites have helped to provide Mr. Barrios the invaluable understanding and knowledge to assess, identify, and address areas of need and growth at the school and student level. He is deeply committed to fostering an environment that nurtures the academic, social, cultural, and emotional growth of students. Mr. Barrios has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and a Master’s Degree from California State University Northridge in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. -- Santa Clarita Magazine

Ortega named interim VP of advancement at MSU

Ortega earned a doctorate degree in education administration and supervision, emphasis on educational leadership and organizational learning, from the University of New Mexico, where he also earned a master's degree in educational administration. Ortega earned a bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge. -- Mankato Free Press

COC Board Member Chuck Lyon Resigns

With nearly four decades of years of experience in higher education, supporting students and their success at the community college level, Lyon holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from California State University Northridge and a Master’s Degree in Education from Azusa Pacific University. -- KHTS

20 Disney Channel Stars: Where Are They Now?

Jake Thomas showed off his acting skills in more shows like S.W.A.T., Criminal Minds, ER, House and NCIS after his stint on Lizzie McGuire. He graduated from the California State University, Northridge, in 2018 with a degree in Screenwriting. -- OK! Magazine

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