Lorraine Perez

Before coming to FUSD in 2008 to be the Assistant Principal at Poplar Elementary School, Ms. Perez taught 4th-6th grade in Baldwin Park Unified School District for five years. During that time, she also served as Site Administrator and Principal for three summer sessions. In 2007, she was recognized and honored by her peers as Baldwin Park Unified School District “2007 Teacher of the Year.”

Ms. Perez is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton and is currently in a Doctoral program at the University of Southern California. In addition, she is currently on the Board of Directors for Duarte Education Foundation, Alumni Board of Directors for Cal State University, Fullerton, and a Member of the Parks and Recreation Commission in Duarte. She recently completed her service as Chair of the Economic Development Commission in Duarte.

Ms. Perez said that she is really excited about her new position and can’t wait to meet the Date Elementary School community. “Mr. Elwell has established strong ties with the community and it is important to me that we continue to foster and expand these relationships,” said Ms. Perez.

Tammy Stringer

Ms. Stringer began her eleven-year career in education at San Bernardino City School District, teaching first grade for two years and later a 5/6 combo class for a year. She came to FUSD eight years ago to teach at Fontana Middle School, where she taught 6th grade, 7th/8th grade elective, and 7th grade Pre-Algebra. For the last four years, Ms. Stringer has been an Assistant Principal at Truman Middle School.

A Cal State San Bernardino graduate, Ms. Stringer said she is very excited to be joining the outstanding Tokay Tiger Team. “Tokay is an exceptional school with a dedicated staff and many supportive parents and community members. I am looking forward to working with everyone to meet the academic needs of our students,” said Ms. Stringer.