Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) announces the selection of Ms. Jane Choi as the principal of Pomona Elementary School. With 20 years of experience in public education, Ms. Choi brings expertise in instructional leadership, collaboration, and a deep commitment to helping every student succeed. 

Since 2017, Ms. Choi has served as an English Language Development (ELD) Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) with NMUSD, supporting elementary schools in implementing high-quality programs and evidence-based instructional practices to improve student outcomes. She also helped expand dual language programs across the district and has championed instructional practices that promote bilingualism, biliteracy, and long-term academic success. 

Having entered school as a multilingual learner who did not yet speak English, Ms. Choi draws on her own experience to shape her approach with students, staff, and families. She is a passionate champion for all learners, helping students feel valued, supported, and confident in their ability to succeed.

In 2023, Ms. Choi served as a Summer Administrative Intern, providing leadership for the District’s elementary summer programs, serving more than 400 students. She collaborated with teachers and staff to provide engaging learning opportunities and positive school experiences for students with a wide range of learning needs. 

“She understands how to build strong instructional programs while fostering meaningful relationships with families and school communities,” said Assistant Superintendent of Achievement, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, Socorro Shiels. “We are excited to support her as she begins this next chapter at Pomona Elementary.” 

Before joining NMUSD, Ms. Choi spent nearly a decade with the Los Angeles Unified School District as a teacher and categorical program advisor. As a fourth-grade Korean-English dual language teacher, she created engaging learning experiences that recognized that every child learns differently, tailoring instruction to help all students build strong academic foundations and succeed.

As principal of Pomona Elementary, Ms. Choi will build on the school’s welcoming environment, where young learners can strengthen their academic skills and confidence, build meaningful relationships, and develop a lifelong love of learning.