New Principal Named For Beverly Vista Middle School

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Beverly Vista Middle School will get a new Principal for the upcoming school year, a Renaissance with deep teaching roots in Southern California.

The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education this week approved the appointment of Kelly Skon for the position. Skon holds several degrees in philosophy, mathematics and arts.
According to the school district, Skon has more than 14 years of experience starting as a Middle School Math teacher, later becoming a Common Core Site Lead at Laguna Beach Unified School District, 3 years of district-level leadership at Saddleback Valley Unified School District, and most recently the Assistant Principal at Fountain Valley High School.

“Dr. Skon’s passion for excellence in education, building community culture and school spirit were clear on paper but after seeing her interact with students, observe classrooms and share insightful perspectives at BVMS last Friday, I can honestly say that we have found the right person to lead Beverly Vista Middle School," said Superintendent, Michael Bregy. "It is important to note her impressive experience at both the school site and district level enabling her ability to balance the considerable responsibilities required of a Middle School Principal. I am extremely grateful to our dedicated panelists who participated in two full days of our comprehensive BVMS Principal search. BHUSD is excited to welcome Dr. Skon to the BVMS community.”

Skon earned a Doctorate in Philosophy from Chapman University, a Masters of Arts in Education from Vanguard University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Chapman University. She also holds professional credentials and training from Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Association of California School Administrators and Azusa Pacific University, according to the district.
“I am delighted and humbled by the opportunity to join the team at Beverly Vista Middle School and the community of Beverly Hills," Skon said in a written release. "As the newest member of the BVMS family, I am eager to meet all the students, parents, guardians, teachers, and staff to develop a lasting relationship. Together we will continue the envisioned dream of creating a thriving middle school campus in Beverly Hills Unified School District. ”

Skon will start in July.

According to the district, Skon also enjoys" golfing with friends, reading a book at the beach, and taking her dog Lexi for walks. Dr. Skon has three siblings - an older brother and sister, and an identical twin! Her twin's name is Heather and looks just like her. Both Dr. Skon and her brother, Brett, have followed the family tradition of being in education. Their grandmother graduated in 1933 from UCLA with a degree in education and spent her life dedicated as a reading specialist.