- El Monte Union High School District
- Meet Our Administration
Phone: 626-444-9005 x9804
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Dr. Zuniga received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and his Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Azusa Pacific University. He recently completed his Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Edward Zuniga
Superintendent
A longtime community resident, Dr. Zuniga attended elementary school in the Mountain View School District before his student days at El Monte High School. Dr. Zuniga began his career in education as a teacher and coach at El Monte High School. He then assumed Assistant Principal positions at South El Monte High School and Arroyo High School, and in 2007 was promoted to Principal at South El Monte High School. In 2012, he was named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. In 2016, he was named Interim Superintendent until his appointment as Superintendent.
Dr. Zuniga resides in Arcadia, California and is very involved in the local community. He previously served on the Board of the El Monte City School District, is an active member of the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association, and is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Association of California School Administrators.
Phone: 626-444-9005 x9835
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Dr. Lin completed his bachelor’s degree in engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art on a full-tuition merit scholarship. He earned his MBA from the Zicklin School of Business in New York. His doctorate degree in Educational Leadership was earned from Azusa Pacific University.
Dr. Michael Lin
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
Dr. Michael Lin previously served as the Chief Business Official at the San Marino Unified School District and has over a decade of experience as a site principal in both San Marino Unified School District and Temple City Unified School District. He also has experience as a district office administrator in Educational Services overseeing the Gifted and Talented Education Program, Assessments and Accountability, and Instructional Technology. Prior to his administrative roles, he taught high school Mathematics and AP Computer Science. He worked for a large investment bank on Wall Street before finding his calling as a public school educator following the events of 9/11.
A two-time PTA Honorary Service Award recipient from his two previous school districts, Dr. Lin is professionally-certified as a Chief Business Official by the California Association of School Business Officials. He also holds an Administrative Services Credential and a Single Subject Teaching Credential in the State of California. Dr. Lin has also served as a publicly elected member of the Temple City Unified School District Governing School Board from 2018-2022.
Phone: 626-444-9005 x9894
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Dr. Laura Rivas
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Phone: 626-444-9005 x9815
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Robin Torres
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources