MRS. Juanita Perezchica, Principal
[email protected] Teacher of the Year , Cielo Vista Charter, 2014 Certificated Employee of the Month PSUSD, 2017 Masters in Education Administration Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Riverside County Office of Education Trainer Lead Teacher Data Analysis Team Thinking Maps Trainer GATE Certified & CLAD Credential Preliminary Tier II Administrative Credential 
Mrs. Maria Pimentel-Jaimes
mpimentel@psusd.us |
Mrs. Perezchica has proudly served as Principal of Cielo Vista Charter (CVC) since 2019. Since stepping into this leadership role, she has introduced transformative initiatives that have reshaped the culture of the school. Under her leadership, CVC became a Leader in Me school, fostering leadership skills and character development in every student. She also implemented the House System, which has significantly strengthened school spirit, collaboration, and student engagement across all grade levels.
Her leadership has produced measurable academic success. Since 2019, math scores at CVC have increased by 13.1%, and opportunity gaps among student groups have steadily closed highlighting her unwavering commitment to equity and excellence in education. Born in Palm Springs, California, Mrs. Perezchica’s educational journey began in the very classrooms of Cielo Vista Elementary School, where at the age of five, she discovered her passion for learning and teaching. Inspired by her early experiences, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and went on to earn a master's degree in educational leadership from California State University, San Bernardino. In August 2007, she began her professional career with Palm Springs Unified School District as an elementary teacher at Bubbling Wells Elementary School. There, she quickly emerged as a natural leader, serving as grade-level chair and earning the respect of peers and families alike for her commitment to students and instructional excellence. In January 2011, she returned to her roots and joined Cielo Vista Charter as a 6th-grade teacher, working alongside a team of passionate and skilled educators. Her talent and dedication were recognized in 2014 when she was named Teacher of the Year—a reflection of her unique ability to connect with students and deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction. Because of her instructional expertise and leadership potential, Mrs. Perezchica was invited to become CVC’s Academic Coach in 2015. In this role, she led professional development for staff in a range of critical areas, including classroom management, student engagement, cross-curricular integration, and best-first instruction. She was instrumental in helping teachers master the rigor of the Common Core State Standards and design high-quality instructional materials that met those demands. Her impact extended beyond the school when she was selected to partner with the Riverside County Office of Education, where she trained educators throughout the region sharing her knowledge and best practices while continuing her work at CVC. In April 2018, Mrs. Perezchica was promoted to Assistant Principal, and in 2019, she assumed the role of Principal. She is a passionate advocate for students and teachers alike, known for her collaborative leadership style and deep belief in the potential of every child. Her vision for education centers on the belief that all students deserve rigorous, engaging instruction and the opportunity to become critical thinkers and active members of their communities. In June 2025, Mrs. Perezchica began pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership through California Lutheran University, further deepening her commitment to lifelong learning and advancing educational excellence. Mrs. Perezchica describes being a school administrator as the most rewarding role of her career. She believes that no two days are the same, and that working with children brings constant joy, inspiration, and innovation. She is deeply grateful to serve at a school where the board, families, colleagues, and students work together in pursuit of excellence. Cielo Vista Charter is more than just a school to Mrs. Perezchica it is a family. She is proud to lead a campus where every member of the community is challenged to be their best, and where all children are empowered to learn, grow, and thrive. |