Monterey Hills To Get New Principal

principal Joe Johnson will not be returning to the district next year, he announced in a PTA newsletter Friday. 

He leaves the district after 37 years—having served as principal of , principal of and a teacher at Marengo. 

He says he will be leaving with difficulty but that now "is the right time to pursue other interests."

See his message to Monterey Hills families below, and check back with Patch for updates. 

This afternoon, I announced to my staff that I will not be returning to Monterey Hills School as principal next year. I will be officially retired from the district effective July 1. I will, however, be the SPEF elementary summer school principal at Marengo through July 20.

One of my core beliefs is that change is usually a good thing. The 37 years I have spent teaching at Marengo, serving as principal at both Arroyo Vista and MHS have all been rewarding educational experiences. I have been weighing this decision for some time, but now I am resolute that this is the right time to pursue other interests.

I am thankful for the nineteen years I have been principal at MHS. The staff I have hired, the unique educational experiences and personal friendships developed at Monterey Hills School will always be cherished. Leaving is not without difficulty, but I will always think of MHS as a special school with wonderful students and generous and supportive parents. I said this after my first month as principal here, and still believe it now, MHS is truly the best kept secret in South Pasadena!

Best regards,

Joe Johnson  Principal