Dr. Kristi Watson

Dr. Kristi Watson currently serves as Program Manager at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, a position held since November 2024. Prior to this role, Dr. Watson had an extensive tenure at Hemet Unified School District, where from December 2003 to November 2024, various leadership positions were held, including Principal of Hemet Elementary and Principal of Hemet Dual Language Academy, the latter focusing on a K-8 Dual Language Immersion curriculum. Dr. Watson’s academic credentials include a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University, where adjunct professorship was also undertaken from August 2017 to June 2022. A Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Chapman University and a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies from California State University-San Bernardino further complement Dr. Watson's professional profile.