I am so excited to serve you as your Magnolia Elementary Principal.

I come from a family of educators and have worked at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Throughout my career I have taught TV production and technology, led the technology department in Bonsall Unified School District and Cardiff School District, and served as Assistant Principal at Lincoln Middle in Oceanside. I received my BA from the University of Tennessee and my Masters in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I’m passionate about innovation in schools and preparing students for the World of Work. I also value teaching our students empathy and how to be contributing citizens to their community and beyond.

When I’m not at school, I like to spend time with my wife, two daughters, and our Labradoodle named Butter. I love to enjoy our Southern California weather by surfing, running, hiking, and more. I also love to watch a good movie or TV show.

At Magnolia Elementary we believe that students learn best when content is relevant and focused on real-world problems and driving questions.  We seek to use an inquiry approach to build and construct knowledge collaboratively, and we constantly strive to connect with students’ innate curiosity and natural creativity to bring out the innovator in each child.  Above all else, we want students to be able to critically explore and question the world around them in a safe, challenging and inclusive environment. 

We look forward to an exciting year of rigorous learning, creativity and fun!

Sincerely,

Craig Leach

760-331-5600

craig.leach@carlsbadusd.net