Donna Manfredi, an almost 30-year educator in the William S. Hart Union High School District, has been named as principal of the Golden Oak Adult School in Santa Clarita.
Manfredi has been the interim principal at the school since July 2020. She was an assistant principal at Canyon and West Ranch high schools. She began her association with the school district as an English teacher in 1992 at Hart High School and later taught English and theater at Valencia High School. Manfredi, with a background in theater arts, founded the Valencia Theater program and the Valencia Drama Club.
The educator has a BA degree in Speech Arts and Dramatics from Rutgers University in New Jersey. She also earned a Masters degree in Educational Management/Administrative Credential from the University of La Verne.
Golden Oak Adult School offers classes and programs for ages 18 and older. Programs include high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate preparation, English as a second language, a citizenship class, and training for medical assistant, pharmacy technician and hotel and restaurant operations.
Online registration opens on Aug. 1 for a new semester. The school is located at 23201 Dalbey Drive, Santa Clarita. 661-253-0583. www.goldenoakadultschool.com