Stephen Pietrolungo

Dr. Stephen Pietrolungo is a recently retired educator with 46 years of service in public education. For the final nine years of his career, he served as Principal of Monte Vista Independent Study Academy, where he led significant growth—expanding enrollment from 150 to over 650 students across grades K–12 and increasing staff from 7 to 25 educators. Known for his student-centered approach and innovative leadership, Dr. Pietrolungo helped create a flexible, supportive learning environment for diverse learners. He continues to serve the community as a member of the Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education and remains connected to education by teaching one day per week at Monte Vista.