Webster Elementary School Is Getting A New Principal

MALIBU, CA — A veteran educator who most recently worked in Calabasas has been hired as the new principal of Webster Elementary School.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday appointed Carina Diana as the school's next leader; she'll start work on July 1.

“I am excited to support and serve the Webster community, continuing the great work the Webster teachers and staff are already doing,” Diana said. “My goal is to take care of the children, setting them up for all the opportunities they desire to pursue while making learning about excitement and wonder. I can't wait to meet everyone and embark on this incredible journey together.”

Diana most recently served as the assistant principal of curriculum and instruction at Calabasas High School, where she developed a comprehensive intervention system to support struggling students, collaborated with the counseling team, and led data analysis using standardized testing scores and other metrics to inform evidence-based decisions for program improvements, according to the district.

She also has served as the summer school principal for the Las Virgenes Unified School District, interim assistant principal at Agoura High School, an instructional coach at Las Virgenes and taught 6th Grade math and integrated science at Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School in Tarzana.

Diana has a master's in education from the University of Phoenix, a bachelors in business administration from USC, a preliminary administrative services credential and certifications in cognitive coaching and adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED. She is fluent in Spanish.

“Carina Diana’s extensive experience and innovative approach to education make her an excellent choice for Webster Elementary,” Superintendent Antonio Shelton said. “Her commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment aligns perfectly with our district’s values. We are excited to see the positive impact she will have on our students and community.”

The Webster appointment is personal for Diana: Her nephews attend the school.