July 27, 2021
By Kelli Gile, WVUSD Office of Community Resources
WALNUT, CA--The Walnut Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the following administrative appointments: Dr. Ron Thibodeaux – Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Secondary Education; Robby Jung - Principal, Chaparral Middle School; Dr. Robin Perez – Instructional Dean, Walnut High School; and Jennifer Burns – Instructional Dean, Diamond Bar High School.
With over 26 years in education, Dr. Ron Thibodeaux has been appointed director of Pupil Services and Secondary Education. He brings proven leadership experience to his new post after serving nearly two decades in Walnut Valley USD administrative roles while developing expansive working relationships with key members of the learning community. For the past 11 years, Dr. Thibodeaux led Chaparral Middle School as principal, receiving school recognitions at state, national, and local levels. Prior to that time, he worked as instructional dean and summer school principal at Diamond Bar High School. He began his career as a high school social studies teacher. Dr. Thibodeaux holds bachelor of arts degrees in history and political science, master’s degree in educational leadership from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and doctoral degree in educational leadership from American College of Education.
“I have been truly blessed for the experiences I have had at Diamond Bar High School and Chaparral Middle School,” he said. “I am thankful for the opportunity to serve others within the Walnut Valley Unified School District in my new capacity and look forward to the journey ahead.”
Robby Jung returns to Walnut Valley USD as the new principal at Chaparral Middle School. With 16 years in education, Jung has served as principal and assistant principal in the Alhambra Unified School District for the past seven years. Before that, he was an English teacher, EL coordinator, and coach at Diamond Bar High School. Jung holds a bachelor of arts degree in English and master’s degree in education from University of California, Los Angeles.
“I am excited to return back home to the Walnut Valley Unified School District and be part of a team that is so committed to supporting their students is the honor of a lifetime! Jung shared. “Chaparral Middle School has my full commitment, enthusiasm, and attention as our team works hard to support students in thriving in all areas!”.
Walnut Valley USD also welcomes Dr. Robin Perez as instructional dean at Walnut High School. She brings 24 years of educational experience to her new position, most recently serving as interim dean of students at Glendora High School. Prior to that, Dr. Perez served as assistant principal, induction coordinator, and reading intervention coordinator in the Alhambra Unified School District. She has also been a high school English teacher, middle school language arts/journalism teacher, elementary teacher, and adult education instructor. Dr. Perez earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Loyola Marymount University with master’s degree in Educational Leadership and doctoral degree in educational leadership from Azusa Pacific University.
“With a grateful heart, I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to serve as Instructional Dean at WHS,” she said. “It is the “Walnut Way” of serving kids, striving for excellence, and working as a team that draws me here. Each day that I can serve and contribute to the excellence of WVUSD is a great day.”
Walnut Valley USD alumna Jennifer Burns brings 18 years of educational experience to her new position as Diamond Bar High School instructional dean. She has been a math teacher at the school for the past 15 years and served as interim instructional dean this past year. Burns has also held numerous positions including math and science division chair, CSF advisor, class advisor, cheer co-advisor, and Induction (BTSA) support provider. She served as SAT math teacher/coordinator at both Diamond Bar and Walnut High School and began her teaching career as a sixth-grade math teacher at Suzanne Middle School. Burns holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and master’s degree in educational administration from California State University, Fullerton.
“I am thankful for the opportunity to work as an Instructional Dean at Diamond Bar High School,” she said. “After going to school through the Walnut Valley School District and teaching in the district for the last 18 years, there is no place I would rather be. I am looking forward to working with an amazing team of educators and supporting our students!”
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Walnut Valley USD Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Ron Thibodeaux, Robby Jung, Dr. Robin Perez, and Jennifer Burns in new leadership positions.
Dr. Ron Thibodeaux has been named Director of Pupil Services and Secondary Education.
Robby Jung returns to Walnut Valley USD as principal at Chaparral Middle School.
Dr. Robin Perez joins Walnut Valley USD as instructional dean at Walnut High School.
Walnut Valley USD alumna Jennifer Burns has been named instructional dean at Diamond Bar High School.