New principle for Monterey Ridge in 4S Ranch

Michael Olander Monterey Ridge Elementary School Principal Mr. Olander has been an elementary school principal for four years at West Orange Elementary School in the Orange Unified School District. Previous to that, he served as assistant principal at Temecula Elementary School in the Temecula Valley Unified School District (2006-2008). He began his career in education at Anza Elementary School in the Cajon Valley Union School District as an elementary school counselor in 1998, and then as a Special Education teacher for an upper grade Special Day Class. Mr. Olander’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from San Diego State University. Mr. Olander’s school administration credential is from Chapman University.