SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has made some leadership changes for the 2022-23 school year.

Manuel Sanchez, former principal at South Tahoe Middle School (STMS), has taken a new role as an administrator on a special assignment for the upcoming year. He will be supporting LTUSD with grant writing, English Learners support, and human resources needs.

Taking his spot at STMS is Cindy Martinez, the former principal at Bijou Community School. The District is looking forward to her bringing the same high-quality leadership to the middle school.

Rosie DePierri is becoming the interim principal at Bijou Community School. Ms. DePierri supported LTUSD as a Content Area Specialist last year, and prior to that was a teacher at Bijou Community School. Ms. DePierri will be bringing a wealth of knowledge, passion, and bilingual skills to the school.