Leadership Team
Leadership Across the District
The Leadership Team at Banning Unified School District brings together District and school site administrators who work collaboratively to support students, employees, schools, and families.
Through shared leadership, collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement, the team connects Districtwide priorities with the programs, services, instruction, and daily operations that support student success.
One Leadership Team, One Shared Mission
From District departments to individual school communities, our leaders share responsibility for creating safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environments while advancing the District's mission to Prepare, Inspire, and Educate.
Executive Leadership
The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents provide strategic leadership across the District's primary administrative divisions.
Terrence Davis
Superintendent
Office of the Superintendent
Victor Herrera
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
Division of Business Services
Dr. Tonia Causey-Bush
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Division of Educational Services
Kirk Skorpanich
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Division of Human Resources
District Leadership
District administrators, directors, coordinators, and supervisors provide specialized leadership for programs, departments, operations, and services across the District.
Angel Mead
District & Community Relations Coordinator
Communications & Community Engagement Department
Office of the Superintendent
Joseph Schilreff
Risk Management & District Safety Officer
Risk Management, Benefits & Safety
Division of Human Resources
Marcia Cole-Fijabi
Director of Instructional Services
Instructional Services
Division of Educational Services
Dr. Moises Merlos
Director of Student Services
Student Services
Division of Educational Services
Steve Barriga
Innovation Technology Officer
Innovation Technology Services
Division of Educational Services
Timothy Worthington
Director of Special Education
Special Education
Division of Educational Services
Anthony Ingrassi
Director of Maintenance, Operations & Transportation Services
Maintenance, Operations & Transportation Services
Division of Business Services
Eddie Ramos
Director of Fiscal Services
Fiscal Services
Division of Business Services
Kevin Cooper
Director of Child Nutrition Services
Child Nutrition Services
Division of Business Services
Carrie Shook
Fiscal Services Supervisor
Fiscal Services
Division of Business Services
Terry Ware
Systems Engineer
Innovation Technology Services
Division of Educational Services
Anna Torres
Data & Assessment Coordinator
Instructional Services
Division of Educational Services
Annette Rego
Special Education Coordinator
Special Education
Division of Educational Services
School Principals
Principals provide instructional and operational leadership for their school communities and work closely with students, employees, and families.
Dr. Ricky Anderson
Principal
Cabazon Elementary School
Dr. Ileana Gutierrez
Principal
Central Elementary School
Johnny Baker
Principal
Hemmerling Elementary School
Margarita Ramirez
Principal
Hoffer Elementary School
Dr. Cami Thomas
Principal
Nicolet Middle School
Art Paz
Principal
Banning High School
Dr. Melissa Lee
Principal
Coombs Alternative Education Center
Banning Independent Study School, New Horizon High School,
and Banning Adult Education
Colette Burgess
Principal/Director
Florida Street Discovery Center
Transitional Kindergarten, State Preschool, and
Special Day Class
Assistant Principals
Assistant principals work alongside school principals, employees, students, and families to support instruction, school operations, student services, and positive school environments.
Kristen Carlson
Assistant Principal
Cabazon Elementary School
Jaime Anaya
Assistant Principal
Central Elementary School
Yesenia Leon-Silva
Assistant Principal
Hemmerling Elementary School
Kandice Trammell
Assistant Principal
Hoffer Elementary School
Andrea Williamson
Assistant Principal
Nicolet Middle School
Dr. Byron Williams
Assistant Principal
Nicolet Middle School
Brandon Mason
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
Banning High School
Dr. Regina Palis
Assistant Principal
Banning High School
Bryan Downer
Assistant Principal
Banning High School
Leadership Focused on Student Success
Across departments, divisions, and school sites, Banning Unified School District leaders work together to strengthen systems, support employees, engage families, and create meaningful opportunities for every student to learn, grow, and succeed.