Dear Tiffany Families,
My name is Crystal Sutton and I am honored to serve this community as principal! I look forward to continuing to building upon the relationships we have established together and welcoming our new families this upcoming year!
Just a little about me – I am a native, born and raised here in Chula Vista. I actually attended Tiffany Elementary School as a Kindergartener! The next year, I moved to Chula Vista Hills when it first opened and stayed through sixth grade. I graduated from Bonita Vista High School, then headed off to college at San Diego State University.
My education includes a BA in Liberal Studies from San Diego State, Masters in Education from National University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University.
I taught at Chula Vista Hills Elementary School for 13 years, mostly in fourth, fifth and sixth grade. In June of 2018, I left the classroom to serve an associate principal here in CVESD – McMillin (2018-2020) and Muraoka (2020-2021). I have been the Principal at Tiffany Elementary since June of 2021.
Chula Vista is still home for our family. My husband, Eric, and I have two girls – Audrey (18) and Avery (14). They keep us very busy, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. If I am not at school, you will find me cheering for my girls at one of their dance events!
Communication is very important to me and I encourage you to reach out if you ever have questions or concerns. My email address is crystal.sutton@cvesd.org or you can call the school at 619-421-6300.
I look forward to another amazing year at Tiffany – we’ve got this, Tigers!
With Gratitude,
Crystal Sutton, Ed.D.
Principal
A Message from Our Associate Principal:
Dear Tiffany Families,
I am thrilled to introduce myself, Dr. Amanda Storch, as your new Assistant Principal one day a week (on Wednesdays)!
I began my educational career in Escondido Union School District, where I taught for 8.5 years 1-3rd grade, 6 & 7th grade and was a STEM TOSA. I began my administrative journey as Assistant Principal and Associate Director at Darnall Charter School. Most recently, I was at Grossmont Union High School District as the VP overseeing Special Education.
In addition to my leadership, I hold a Doctorate in Teacher Leadership in Digital Transformation and have a strong background in educational technology. I also bring experience working with English Learner (EL) populations, and have received my National Board Certification in English as a New Language for Early to Middle Childhood Education.
Personally, I was recently married in May and we share our home with our 2-year old Goldendoodle named Bhodi. I enjoy traveling- have been to 8 countries with a lot more to go and being active outdoors. Although I grew up and was raised in San Diego, I was born in New York and visit the East Coast often. I am very family oriented and have a niece & a nephew who I enjoy spending my free time with.
I am excited to join the Tiffany team and cannot wait to learn more about the culture and spirit that makes Tiffany Elementary School special!
Sincerely,
Dr. Storch