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Beaumont Unified appoints Dr. Sunna Chang as director of research, learning and data
Summary
At a closed-session decision announced publicly, the Beaumont Unified board unanimously appointed Dr. Sunna Chang as director of research, learning and data; the effective date was listed as "to be determined." Dr. Chang outlined priorities and thanked trustees and family for their support.
Beaumont Unified’s board of education announced the closed-session appointment of Dr. Sunna Chang as the district’s new director of research, learning and data. The board moved the appointment in closed session (moved by Susie Laura and seconded by Jeff Brown) and voted unanimously in favor.
President Lara and Superintendent Kakish read Dr. Chang’s biography to the public, citing her experience as an elementary school principal at La Habra City School District and earlier roles in several Southern California districts. In the announcement, trustees highlighted Dr. Chang’s academic credentials: a Bachelor of Science and a master’s degree in education from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Southern California. The board noted Dr. Chang had served as adjunct faculty at Concordia University Irvine since 2016.
Dr. Chang addressed the board and attendees, saying she was "deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the director of research, learning and data" and that she looked forward to collaborating with district staff to "achieve quality education through shared commitment." She thanked her husband for his support.
The announcement stated the effective date for the appointment will be determined; no salary or contract details were provided during the public meeting.
The board welcomed Dr. Chang and applauded the hire; trustees and administrators said they look forward to her joining the instructional services team.
