About
Brigitte Haley has dedicated nearly 30 years to elementary education in Goleta and is a UCSB alumna. She has taught all grades, served as both a PE coach and classroom teacher for nearly 20 years, and later became the District's Differentiation TOSA before serving as Principal of La Patera School. Under her leadership, La Patera earned international recognition as a Model Professional Learning Community in 2025 for three consecutive years of significant academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth. Brigitte is deeply passionate about ensuring the whole-child development of every student she serves.