Theresa Rodgers, president of St. Francis Catholic High School in Sacramento, has announced the appointment of Elias Mendoza as principal effective July 1.
A highly qualified school administrator, Mendoza has been serving in the Elk Grove Unified School District for the past 14 years in a variety of capacities, including vice principal, social science department chair and co-coordinator of the English Language Learner Program at Florin High School. He possesses a strong background in curriculum and instruction, professional learning communities, technology implementation, athletics and expertise in long-range planning and facilities management.
He attended Catholic schools in his native Mexico, which instilled in him a deep faith and love for Catholic education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social science and a master’s degree in education from CSU-Sacramento, as well as a single subject teaching credential and an administrative credential.