Fairfield‑Suisun board names occupational therapist and new early‑childhood principal
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Summary
The Fairfield‑Suisun Unified School District on Jan. 15 announced two unanimous personnel appointments: Rachel McNeil as an occupational therapist effective Jan. 28, 2026, and Kimberly Hathaway as principal of Mary Bird Early Childhood Education Center beginning Jan. 20.
The Fairfield‑Suisun Unified School District governing board on Jan. 15 announced two personnel appointments by unanimous vote.
Rachel McNeil was appointed occupational therapist, effective Jan. 28, 2026. The board summarized McNeil’s clinical background, saying she served five years as a certified occupational therapy assistant and most recently provided travel‑based therapy services through Reliant Rehab. The board noted her master of science in occupational therapy from Keiser University and previous work supporting children with autism and ADHD.
The board also appointed Kimberly Hathaway as principal at Mary Bird Early Childhood Education Center, effective Jan. 20. The board said Hathaway has served as the assistant principal at Mary Bird, overseen certificated and classified staff across preschool and K–8 programs, worked as an elementary teacher and master teacher in GATE classrooms, and held district curriculum roles. The board noted Hathaway holds a California program director permit and an administrative credential.
Both appointments were announced during the board’s report of action following closed session; board members rose to welcome the appointees and recognized their credentials and experience. No dissent or abstentions were recorded in the meeting transcript.
The appointments will be reflected in the district’s personnel roster and take effect on the dates announced by the board.
