MRS. MELISSA ESTRADA

Mrs. Melissa Estrada, Principal

My Story

I grew up in Simi Valley and attended Sycamore and Vista Fundamental Elementary, Sequoia Middle School, and graduated from Simi High School in 2000. I then went to Moorpark Community College for two years, transferred to Cal Lutheran University and graduated with my BA in Liberal Studies (2004) and Teaching Credential (2005), later going back to receive my MA in Educational Leadership and my Administrative Credential (2011).

I was fortunate that Cal Lutheran was partnering with SVUSD while I was earning my Teaching Credential and I completed my student teaching at Arroyo Elementary, and was ultimately hired by  the district in 2005. I began my career at White Oak Elementary, transferring in 2009 to Berylwood                                                                and then becoming Literacy Coach in 2022 at Arroyo Elementary. 

Administration

While at Arroyo, I began training for my jump to administration. I am proud to join Katherine at a first year Principal. I can't wait to see where all our students go as they move from being a Croc to ANYWHERE!

Beliefs

School is a place of safety and learning where students are taught lifelong skills to make their dreams a reality. I am passionate about reading and literacy. It is my most important goal that students identify the type of literature that speaks to them and to think critically and ask questions about all types of knowledge!