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Simi Valley Unified introduces two assistant principals at Royal High

Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education · August 19, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent introduced Miss Diaz (assistant principal of discipline) and Dr. Heka Farren (assistant principal for athletics and activities) at Royal High School; both described career backgrounds and trustees welcomed them to the district.

The Simi Valley Unified School District introduced two new assistant principals for Royal High School during public employee matters on the board agenda.

Superintendent Dr. Youssef described Miss Diaz as an experienced math teacher and coach with experience in Texas and work with professional learning communities; Diaz told trustees she is honored to serve as assistant principal of discipline at Royal High and looks forward to supporting students.

The superintendent also introduced Dr. Heka Farren, a medical doctor-turned-educator who has taught sciences and served in school leadership abroad. Dr. Farren, the district said, will serve as assistant principal for athletics and activities; she thanked the board, noted her background in medicine and education, and said she was eager to begin work after recently relocating to the area.

Trustees praised both hires, encouraged Diaz to use her math expertise to support incoming students, and welcomed Dr. Farren’s experience in science and career-technical instruction. The board’s remarks underscored community pride in the hires and support for the Royal High School leadership team.