Moncourtois Moves Forward
Dean of Attendance Cheryl Moncourtois was named the principal of Westlake Hills Elementary School last Tuesday night, January 19th. Her last day here at NPHS will be February 5th, and her first day as principal will be February 8th.
Moncourtois has worked within the CVUSD community since 1998. She taught at Walnut, Cypress and Sycamore Elementary Schools before teaching for eight years at Sycamore Middle School. She also served as the District Outdoor School Coordinator for one year.
The process for Moncourtois to become principal included numerous steps. She had to go through “an application process including a resume and letters of recommendation along with two rounds of interviews,” Eby, Principal of NPHS, said.
In the end, the Superintendent and cabinet made the final decision and their choice was approved by the school board.
“Her experiences at elementary, middle, and high schools, in conjunction with the Outdoor School, give her professional depth and breadth that will serve her well in her new role,” Superintendent Ann N. Bonitatibus said.
While here at NPHS, Moncourtois has had a positive impact on the workings of administration.
“In my opinion, with the attendance office, she has really tightened up what’s going on there and streamlined some processes and fused herself with our students. I think our students really got to know her well,” Eby said.
For Moncourtois, the transition is filled with mixed emotions. “I am extremely excited to go,” said Moncourtois. “(The faculty at Westlake Hills Elementary) are a very eager group to educate children, they’re positive with the kids, and they are excited for the change.”
However, leaving NPHS will not be easy. “As they always say, ‘Once a Panther, Always a Panther’ and I will never forget Newbury Park,” she said.
