Tustin Unified Names Christian Quintero Middle School Principal of Sycamore Magnet Academy

The Tustin Unified School District (TUSD) is pleased to announce Christian Quintero, Ed.D., as the new middle school principal of Sycamore Magnet Academy. 

Dr. Quintero brings nearly two decades of experience in K-12 public education. Most recently, he served as the Coordinator of Community Schools for the Orange County Department of Education, where he led and supported the implementation of initiatives across multiple districts, serving as a critical link between LEAs and school sites. Prior to this, he served as the Director of Community and Student Engagement with Centralia Elementary School District, in addition to serving as principal and teacher with the Los Angeles School of Global Studies. 

“I am so excited to join the TUSD Family and to be part of the Sycamore Magnet Academy community,“ shared Dr. Quintero. “I look forward to learning from and alongside our students, families, teachers, and staff.  Through our collective efforts, we will continue to build a thriving school community at SMA.”

“Dr. Quintero brings a depth of experience in both teaching and leadership that aligns well with the vision of Sycamore Magnet Academy,” said Superintendent Dr. Mark Johnson. “His student-centered mindset and collaborative leadership style align well with our district’s mission and vision.”

Dr. Quintero earned his Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from Loyola Marymount University, a Master’s Degree in educational administration from the California State University of Los Angeles, a Masters’s Degree in education from the University of California Los Angeles and a Bachelor’s Degree in economics and economic history from the London School of Economics and Political Science.