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The Santa Barbara Unified School District has hired Tony Ramirez as its new Chief Technology Officer.
Ramirez came to Santa Barbara after more than four years in the same position he held in the West Covina Unified School District. He was named Administrator of the Year for the 2020-21 academic year.
He has also served as Director of Information Technology for Glendora Unified School District and Foothill Christian School.
Ramirez said in a press release: “We are grateful for the opportunity to serve each student and teacher through the lens of technology, safety and innovation.”
“We are thrilled that Ms. Ramirez has chosen to join us, especially at a time when school districts are changing, especially in the way technology is being used in teaching, communication, etc.”
Mr. Ramirez holds his two degrees, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and a Master’s degree in Information Technology, from Azusa Pacific University.
The district’s superintendent, Hilda Maldonado, said, “We are happy that Mr. Ramirez chose to join us, particularly at such a transformational period for the district, especially in how we utilize technology in instruction, communication, and much more.”
Hilda Maldonado, district superintendent. “Mr. Ramirez brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to this position and I believe his Unified Santa Barbara will help us maintain an innovative spirit in all we do.”