Principal - Adam Andersen

Mr. Andersen was born and raised in Rancho Cucamonga and graduated from Damien High School in La Verne. His passion for education began at an early age.

 

“As a child, I loved going to school. I enjoyed learning from my teachers and building relationships with my peers. As an educator and principal, I am committed to creating that same positive, welcoming, and engaging learning environment for every student.”

 

Mr. Andersen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Music from California State University, San Bernardino. He went on to earn his Teaching Credential from Chapman University and his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Administrative Credential from California State University, San Bernardino.

 

Mr. Andersen began his career with Fontana Unified School District in 2007. During his time in FUSD, he taught kindergarten, second grade, fourth and fifth grade intervention, and adult English classes. He began his administrative career as the principal of Cypress Elementary School in 2015 and has proudly served as the principal of Hemlock Elementary School since 2021.

 

“I am honored to serve as the principal of Hemlock Elementary School. I am passionate about supporting our students, staff, and families and working together to create a school community where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.”

 

El Sr. Andersen nació y creció en Rancho Cucamonga y se graduó de Damien High School en La Verne. Su pasión por la educación comenzó desde una edad temprana.

“De niño, me encantaba ir a la escuela. Disfrutaba aprender de mis maestros y establecer relaciones con mis compañeros. Como educador y director, estoy comprometido a crear ese mismo ambiente de aprendizaje positivo, acogedor y motivador para cada estudiante.”

El Sr. Andersen obtuvo su título de Licenciatura en Estudios Liberales, con una especialización secundaria en Música, de California State University, San Bernardino. Posteriormente, obtuvo su Credencial de Enseñanza de Chapman University y su Maestría en Administración Educativa y Credencial Administrativa de California State University, San Bernardino.

El Sr. Andersen comenzó su carrera en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fontana en 2007. Durante su tiempo en FUSD, enseñó kínder, segundo grado, intervención académica de cuarto y quinto grado, y clases de inglés para adultos. Comenzó su carrera administrativa como director de Cypress Elementary School en 2015 y, desde 2021, se ha desempeñado con orgullo como director de Hemlock Elementary School.

“Me siento honrado de servir como director de Hemlock Elementary School. Me apasiona apoyar a nuestros estudiantes, al personal y a las familias, y trabajar juntos para crear una comunidad escolar donde cada estudiante se sienta valorado, apoyado e inspirado para alcanzar su máximo potencial.”