Santa Monica, a Lifelong Learning Community

• New School Superintendent: Diane Talarico
  Santa Monica Malibu public schools will have a new superintendent beginning August 14th! Diane Talarico comes to us from Ohio with a background in special education and a strong record of bringing the community together and raising student achievement. For more information, please read http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2006/July-2006/07_21_06_New_Superintendent_Brings_Fresh_Outlook.htm
  
  
• New Principal for Lincoln Middle School: Tristan Komlos
  Former M House Principal at Samohi, Tristan Komlos has been appointed as the new principal for Lincoln Middle School. (I do not yet have information re when she begins and/or who will become the new M House Principal at Samohi.)
  
  
• New City Planning Director: Eileen P. Fogarty
  Eileen P. Fogarty, director of Planning & Zoning for the city of Alexandria since 2000, will take charge of Santa Monica's Planning and Community Development Department in mid-September. She will be instrumental in moving forward the Land Use and Circulation Element that will guide Santa Monica development for the next twenty years. For more information on Ms. Fogarty, please go to http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2006/July-2006/07_14_06_City_Hires_New_Planning_Director.htm
  
  
• New City Information Officer: Mona Miyasoto
  Mona Miyasoto will replace Judy Rambeau Franz who is retiring as the City's top spokesperson. Ms. Miyasoto has been serving as Acting Human Services Manager this past year and was selected for this new position in preference to more than 200 applicants.
  
  
• And, goodbye to Judy Rambeau Franz who is retiring at the end of August. I have had many conversations with Ms. Rambeau and all of them have been enjoyable and fruitful. Good luck, Judy!