Taawila's Donoho named Riverside County Principal of Year

Principal Daphne Donoho poses with County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Gomez

Press release from Menifee Union School District:

MENIFEE - On Feb. 13, Menifee Union School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Root and the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez, paid a special visit to Táawila Elementary School to recognize Principal Daphne Donoho as the 2022-2023 Riverside County Principal of the Year.

Superintendent Root shared, "The academic thriving and positive culture at Táawila Elementary are due, in large part, to Mrs. Donoho's leadership. She strikes a remarkable balance in being both a relational and instructional leader. We are fortunate to have her as a part of our leadership team at MUSD."

The students and staff broke into great cheer and applause upon this special announcement. After a rigorous selection process among candidates from numerous schools throughout Riverside County, Donoho came through as a shining nominee. Her nomination and candidacy for this prestigious award speak of how she laid the foundation for success as the school’s inaugural principal.

"Principal Donoho has done a tremendous job leading the students and staff at Táawila Elementary,” said Board President Morgan Singleton. “This recognition is very well deserved."

The Riverside County Superintendent of Schools will be celebrating Principal Donoho and other educators of the year at a luncheon in early May.