Donna Rose is a 30+ year resident of Santa Clarita. Married for 35 years, she and husband Hugh raised 2 children in local schools. She is a graduate of UCLA (BS), CSUN (MBA) and has a School Business Management Certificate from USC. A retired Assistant Superintendent, Business Services from a K-12th grade District she has experience in school finance, negotiations, new construction, facilities maintenance, safety, technology, child nutrition, and all business functions of a school district the size of Newhall School District. Donna Rose has volunteered in the classroom, PTA (treasurer), Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other local organizations.
Donna Rose is an experienced leader in school district business, who will use that knowledge for the students of Newhall School District. She is endorsed by 2 current NSD board members, Dr. Marc Winger (former Superintendent of NSD for 18 years), current and former board members from her prior district, Scott Wilk, State Senator for the 21st District, 2 former Superintendents, and others that know her professional qualifications, and personal qualities. With fellow Board members, she will work with the Superintendent to maintain the high academic standards of the District, support the superintendent and all staff, promote the successful arts and music programs, continually review and improve the existing school sites, and monitor the planning for new schools. She is a proponent of transparency in all Board actions, parent/community engagement, and strong communications to keep Newhall Schools as the best in this valley, and the state! Learn more at Rose4newhall.com.