Hermosa Valley School Principal Pat Escalante has been appointed superintendent of the Hermosa Beach City School District, effective July 1.
The district's Board of Education unanimously voted for Escalante's appointement at last week's regular meeting, according to the release sent by the district.
Escalante is a 40-year resident of the city and has also served as a director for the Beverly Hills Unified School District, as well as principal at that district's El Rodeo School. She also holds an MA in School Management and Administrative Credential from the University of La Verne.
