Pending formal approval by the school board, Hurd Barrington Elementary in Newman is preparing to welcome a familiar face into a new leadership role. Kavita Dhaliwal, who has served as the school’s Learning Director for the past two years, has been selected as the next principal of the campus.
Dhaliwal brings more than a decade of experience in education, all of it rooted in the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District. She began her career in 2014 as a Kindergarten teacher at Von Renner Elementary, where she quickly became known for her dedication to early childhood education and her mentorship of new teachers. Her leadership potential was evident early on, as she served on the school’s Leadership Team and helped shape instructional practices districtwide.
A graduate of CSU Stanislaus, Dhaliwal holds a degree in Liberal Studies and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She later earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and an Administrative Services Credential from UMass Global, further preparing her for the demands of school administration…