Dr. Kelly Ganzel Santos has been part of the Centinela Valley Union High School District family for 22 years, having started her career in education as an English teacher at Lawndale High School. She also served as a Literacy Instructional Coach, Associate Principal and Interim Principal at both Lawndale and Leuzinger High Schools, and as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. After earning her Ed.D from UCLA, she became the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and has served in that role for seven years. An 18-year resident of Hawthorne, she is committed to the CVUHSD mission of ensuring every student graduates ready for college, career, and life.