Former SVUSD Trustee Kristina Pine

03/27/2026

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Lew Roth award recipients!! Thank you for your dedication to Simi Valley schools and students! Looking forward to celebrating you all on April 27th.

🎉 Celebrating Simi Valley’s Finest in Education! 🎉

The Simi Valley Education Foundation proudly announces the 2025–2026 Lew Roth Award recipients—honoring outstanding individuals who make a lasting impact on our students and schools.

Join us for a special evening celebrating these incredible honorees:
📅 Monday, April 27
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Strathearn Historical Park

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now – $35 per person
Get yours at www.svef.org

👏 Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

• Management: Sean Goldman
• Certificated: Sarah Gerfen
• Classified: Denise Len
• Special Education: Terri Brosky
• Volunteer: Mary Carstensen
• Lifetime Achievement: Daniel Maye
• Legacy: Aldo Calcagno

These awards recognize extraordinary service and dedication to students in the Simi Valley Unified School District. Come celebrate the people who help make our schools stronger every day! 💙

02/11/2026

Join the Simi Valley Education Foundation at the Mardi Gras Gala next Saturday!

🎭 A Night Like No Other — Mardi Gras Style! 🎭

Join us for an all-new, reimagined celebration as we bring the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to our signature Gala! This lively evening is designed to delight, surprise, and keep the good times rolling all night long.

What’s in store:
🍽 Festive food stations and Mardi Gras–inspired heavy appetizers
🍹 Signature cocktails to toast the night
🎶 Live music, dancing, and high-energy entertainment
🎪 Strolling performers — dancers, bands, and unexpected fun
🂡 Tables of games and interactive experiences
🪄 Magical moments with a magician, tarot card reader, and live sketch artist
🔨 A fast-paced, exciting live auction — plus plenty of fun along the way

🎟 Ticket Options:
💜 Single – $125
💚 Double – $225
💛 Table of 8 – $850

Every ticket directly supports Simi Valley public schools by funding classroom programs, resources, and meaningful opportunities for students and teachers.

Dress in your festive best, gather your friends, and be part of a night filled with celebration, connection, and purpose.

👉 Register today at svef.org

We can’t wait to celebrate with you — all while making a lasting impact for our students.

11/26/2025

Only a few days left to bid on these amazing baskets and support our SVUSD schools at the same time!

The Simi Valley Education Foundation's Bid 4 Education - Online Auction is only open until Saturday, November 29th and is closing at 10pm PT for Simi Valley Education Foundation - you only have a few days left!

Bid for your Simi Valley School!

Don't forget to root for your favorite school by bidding on their basket! The Online Auction Catalog displays each school that contributed a basket - view title for school name. The top school (in each category - High School, Middle School, Elementary School) will receive holiday goodies for their school staff.

What do we have in the auction this year?

From Gift Cards, Books, Lottery Trees, Spa Baskets, Wine Baskets, Dodger Tickets for the Season, Autumn Fun, Lunch with School Board members & Simi Valley City officials, adventures during the holidays - Harley Bowl, Channel Island Cruise, Tours of the Police Dept & K9 Program, and SO MUCH MORE!

Online Auction Catalog:
https://www.silentauctionpro.com/bidonlinegrid.php?groupId=1012

Sign-up / Registration:
https://www.silentauctionpro.com/signinregisterolb.php?groupId=1012&olbreturn=/memberhome.php?groupId=1012&ks=1

11/05/2025

Check out the amazing items in the Simi Valley Education Foundation Bid 4 Education Online Silent Auction! The auction is open until 11/29 and all proceeds go right back to our SVUSD classrooms!
You’ll find something for everyone:
🎁 Holiday Baskets
⚾ LA Dodgers tickets
💳 Gift Card Baskets
🍀 Lotto Ticket Baskets
🍽️ Restaurant & Food Donations
💆 Spa Packages
https://www.silentauctionpro.com/bidonlinegrid.php?groupId=1012&fbclid=IwY2xjawN4iEFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmSENLcHFoMU16SWo3YTBlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgXM6kArxWlU5KwlsS3pGc91Z2J6lzG-97-4CI9e_mFpGE2wwTKN8GclEqDg_aem_-yRYczTKt_NA57Zbqw0anQ

10/28/2025

Congratulations to October's Teacher of the Month, Kevin Habroun!

The Simi Valley Education Foundation is proud to announce the October Teacher of the Month (TOTM) - Kevin Habroun from Royal High School.

As a 10/11 AP US and World history teacher, not only does Kevin prepare students for the AP exam, but he demonstrates an outstanding dedication to students by going out of his way to host additional study sessions. He has served as a mentor for student teachers and shows an ongoing initiative for improving that quality of education and services to students.

The Teacher of the Month Program highlights educators across the Simi Valley Unified School District who demonstrate outstanding performance and make meaningful contributions to their students and schools.

Each month, honorees are celebrated with tokens of appreciation from generous community partners, including Chick-fil-A, Grand Canyon University, Harley’s Bowl, Iverson Construction, Logix Federal Credit Union, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, Simi Valley YMCA, Eric Little with State Farm Insurance, Ventura County Credit Union, and the Walt Fuller Foundation. Local dignitaries also present personalized certificates of recognition, reinforcing the strong bond between schools and the broader community.

“Together, we send a clear message that the business community supports and values the dedication of our teachers,” said Ryan Fowler, Board President of the Simi Valley Education Foundation.

Since its founding in 1989, the Simi Valley Education Foundation has invested more than $2.5 million into Simi Valley public schools through innovative classroom grants, school-wide projects, department enhancements, and scholarships for graduating seniors.

For more information about the Teacher of the Month program, please contact Cindy Jacoby at (877) SIMI-KID or visit svef.org.

PHOTO CAPTION:
Pictured from the left at Royal High School are: (BACK ROW FROM THE LEFT) Maya Goehner from Senator Henry Stern’s office; Jenny Fuller, SVEF Board Member; Liz Hernandez, SVEF Board Member; SVUSD Superintendent Hani Youssef; Ryan Valencia, Field Representative from Assemblywoman Jackie Irwin’s office; and Mike Kort, Representative for Supervisor Janice Parvin and SVEF Board Member; (FRONT ROW FROM THE LEFT ) Lupita Gerrero, , Logix Federal Credit Union; Joseph Ayala, Simi Valley City Councilman and SVEF Board Member; Julia Luis, District Representative for Congresswoman Julia Brownley; Joann Habroun; Kevin Habroun; Ryan Fowler, SVEF Board President; Eric Little, State Farm Insurance; Tarja Little, SVEF Board Member; and Shere Grant from Grand Canyon University.

10/24/2025

Thrilled to present an enhancement grant from the Simi Valley Education Foundation to Crestview Elementary to expand their library. As an avid reader, I love seeing more books in the hands of our young learners!

10/22/2025

Congratulations to all of the recipients of SVEF Enhancement Grants! It was an honor to present a grant at Hillside Middle School today and I am so excited for the new materials this will provide our students and teachers!

06/13/2025

It is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation from the Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education, effective June 16, 2025. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served our school community for nearly three years and hope to be able to do so again in the future.

In my time on the Board, we have expanded opportunities for our sixth grade students by shifting all sixth graders to middle school campuses, built inclusive playgrounds at two elementary schools, finished quad spaces at our high schools, opened a Dual Language Academy and so much more. Perhaps one of the most important accomplishments was completing new security fencing at our remaining school sites, which was one of the concerns that led me to run for this position. I am extremely proud of the work the Board has done during my tenure.

I remain committed to our public schools and it is with tremendous sadness that I step down from the Board due to a concern regarding part of the California Government Code known as Section 1090.

I became a Trustee on December 9, 2022. In the spring of 2023, the District hired my spouse to teach American Sign Language at the high school level. Prior to my spouse applying for the position, I asked the District whether it was legal for him to become a teacher within the District while I was serving as a Board member. I was assured that this was legal and there were no concerns or issues.

However, the District’s legal counsel has now expressed a concern that due to the sequence of events - that I was on the Board at the time my spouse applied for and received a teaching position - the Government Code may have been violated.

In an abundance of caution, to ensure continuity for my spouse’s students, and out of concern for our family’s well-being, I am stepping down from my position on the Board. Please know that I do not make this decision lightly. I take the commitment I made to our community very seriously and being unable to serve out my full term is agonizing.

Legal counsel has informed me that resignation from the Board is the appropriate course of action to take. In the coming days and weeks, it will be up to the remaining members of the Board to determine how best to fill the vacancy.

I thank the students, families, teachers and staff for the opportunity to serve you as a Board member. It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. In the future, I hope that I can again serve our schools, as I still have a lot of energy and passion to devote to education in Simi Valley, taking our students from here to anywhere.

Kristina Pine

06/12/2025

Congratulations to the Apollo High School Class of 2025!! This evening's ceremony was a beautiful and touching celebration of hard work, persistence and determination.

06/06/2025

Congratulations to Santa Susana High School's Class of 2025!! The commencement ceremony was beautiful, the student speakers and performances were amazing!

06/06/2025

Congratulations to the Royal High School Class of 2025!! So proud of these Highlanders and all they have accomplished!