We are pleased to announce several new principal placements for the 2025-26 school year. These experienced administrators are providing the best educational experience for each of our students and are committed to building relationships between staff, students, and families.

Vern Taylor will be the new principal of Castro Elementary. He has most recently been the principal at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary for six years. Prior to Vargas Elementary, he was an Assistant Principal at Graham Middle School for two years. He has taught fourth grade at Castro Elementary and summer school. Mr. Taylor became an instructional coach in 2014-15, and served as a coach for teachers at Theuerkauf, as well as a new teacher support provider. 

Acantha Aragon Contreras will be the new principal of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary. This year, she has served as interim principal of Castro Elementary. Ms. Contreras brings a wealth of experience to Vargas. She served as a Special Education Coordinator for MVWSD for seven years and previously held the roles of Interim Director and Director of Special Education. She has also worked extensively on the district’s implementation of MTSS, our system for making sure all students get what they need. 

Megan Pohlman will be the new principal of Stevenson Elementary. Ms. Pohlman, currently Stevenson’s Interim Principal, has served as MVWSD’s Director of Equity. Ms. Pohlman also has worked as an interim administrator at Graham Middle School and Amy Imai Elementary, in addition to her experience as a classroom teacher. Ms. Pohlman has led district-wide strategic initiatives that have expanded educational opportunities for students.

Please join us in welcoming them into their new roles next year.