Newhall School District Learning Recovery Instructional Technology Support Administrator and NSD Principals Announced

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Chad Rose will be the Learning Recovery and Instructional Technology Support Administrator beginning July 1, 2021. Chad served as principal at Stevenson Ranch for six years, at Meadows for nine years, and started in NSD as an Assistant Principal at McGrath. Prior to NSD, Chad was an Instructional Specialist in technology in LAUSD and oversaw an Online Teacher Training Program for LACOE focused on English Language Development. “Chad is a natural fit for this new position and will be a key asset in supporting our efforts around learning recovery and integrating technology”, said Superintendent Jeff Pelzel.
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Tim Lankford has been named the new principal of Stevenson Ranch. Tim has been in education for 26 years. Most recently, he served as principal of Wiley Canyon for the last eleven years, and worked for five years as the principal of Newhall Elementary School. Superintendent Pelzel commented, “Tim’s experience, deep understanding of teaching and learning, and use of assessment data will continue the tradition of excellence at Stevenson Ranch Elementary.” In his free time, he Tim teaches as an adjunct professor at Ventura Community College. Tim brings his expertise and decades of experience in public education to Stevenson Ranch as the principal for 2021-2022.
Dr. Stacy Williamson will be the new principal of Wiley Canyon Elementary School. Stacy joins us from the Palmdale Unified School District, where she was a principal for the last three years. Stacy also served in Palmdale as an Assistant Principal, classroom teacher, Learning Support Teacher, and General Education Teacher. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Dr. Williamson into the Newhall School District. Her passion for the students came through loud and clear during the interview process. She is a perfect fit for the Wiley Canyon community”, according to Superintendent Pelzel. Stacy is thrilled to serve the community in which she lives and enjoys spending time with her family and dog, reading, and traveling.
About Newhall School District
Newhall School District is home to ten schools, all of which have been recognized as a California Distinguished School. NSD seeks to develop students who are global citizens who think critically, solve problems, persevere, embrace diversity in people and viewpoints, and have a passion for learning and the arts. Our rigorous instructional program enables mastery of Common Core State Standards leading to college and career readiness. We support learning by fostering collaboration, providing relevance to the real world, and using technology in innovative ways.