Principal's Message

Welcome to Redwood Shores Elementary School, home of the Seals! Redwood Shores provides a learning environment of both fun and rigor for over 400 students in preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and all grades through 5th. Founded in 2010, Redwood Shores is a 2023 California Distinguished School, featuring dedicated, talented teachers who partner with supportive, collaborative parents to ensure that all students experience school success.

Beginning of Year message from the principal:

It’s hard to believe our first day of school is just around the corner on Thursday, August 14th! Teachers return to campus on August 11th, and we’re counting down the days until our campus is once again filled with the energy, laughter, and love of our students.

As we step into this new school year, I’m thrilled to continue serving as your proud principal. Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of learning so much from our incredible community—your insights, support, and dedication have been truly inspiring. I feel so lucky to have been welcomed into this family. Together, we’ve worked to make our school a place where every student feels seen, valued, and challenged. Our community has collaborated on our school goals, planned and attended community events, and supported our students academic and socio-emotional growth every step along the way. I’m excited to keep building on that momentum, making our school an even better place each and every day with your love and support. As always, I believe strongly in the power of partnership between home and school. You, as parents, guardians, and caregivers, are your student’s first and most important teachers, and I look forward to continuing to learn from you and working together to help every child thrive.

For those new to the community- welcome! You can learn a little bit about me below, plus learn more about our staff in each weekly newsletter titled the Seal Community Bulletin. After my first year as principal at RSES, I am so eager to get this year started with a year of learning and reflecting under my belt.

best,

Ms. Herrera, principal

All about Principal Herrera

role: principal

I'm from: San Jose, CA

college(s) and degree(s): Santa Clara University, B.S. in Environmental Science and a minor in Biology; B.A. in Spanish Studies

UC Berkeley, M.A. in Educational Leadership

length at RSES/length in profession: starting my 2nd year at RSES! I've been a principal and assistant principal previously for 4 years before joining RSES. Prior to school administration I was in education as a teacher and after school coordinator for 10 years.

when I'm not at school I'm: in the winter- snowboarding in Tahoe with my family. Any other time- enjoying everything San Francisco has to offer, playing with my toddler and dog, spending time with my family, finding new restaurants with amazing vegan eats (tell me your recommendations!)

fun facts: My immediate family includes my spouse, toddler, and dog and we all love the snow. My family is local in the Bay Area and we are huge Bay Area sports fans, especially basketball. You can always expect I watched the Warriors game, I have Valkyries season tickets, and I attend March Madness every year. Soccer, baseball, and football are all tied for a second favorite!

I love traveling globally and locally. Some of my favorite trips include backpacking throughout South America and a snowboard trip to the Alps. This summer I traveled around Portugal and a did a camping trip to Lake Alpine with my family. The picture included was taken in Porto, Portugal.

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