August 5, 2019

The Walnut Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees has unanimously approved several administrative appointments.  Veteran educator Danny Kim was appointed as administrative director of Human Resources. Kim has served as director of Pupil Services, Secondary Education for the past four years. With more than 15 years in education, Kim brings a unique combination of experience to his new role. He has provided exceptional oversight in numerous areas, has a wonderful leadership style, and is well-versed across the District. Kim also serves as an adjunct professor for the Masters of Arts in Teaching program at USC, and for the Division of Continuing Education program at UCI. Kim holds bachelor of arts and master’s degrees from University of California, Irvine, and doctoral degree in educational leadership from the University of Southern California. He succeeds Sergio Canal who accepted the position of assistant superintendent of Human Resources in the Upland Unified School District. Brandon Dade brings nearly 20 years of administrative experience to his new position as director of Pupil Personnel Services, Secondary Education. He joined the Walnut Valley team in 2015 as principal at Walnut High School. Dade’s proven leadership and wealth of global experiences will contribute to the Pupil Services division. Dade received a bachelor’s degree in social work from University of Montana and master’s degree in school counseling from University of La Verne.  Ryan Maine is a familiar face in Walnut Valley, who is returning to take the helm as principal at Walnut High School. A Brahma alumnus and star athlete, Maine graduated from Diamond Bar High, attended Chaparral Middle School, and Castle Rock Elementary. As head varsity football coach for three years, Maine successfully led the team to their first playoff berth in a decade. He coordinated the C.H.A.M.P. (Creating Honorable and Aspiring Mentors with Purpose) program, a cross-age mentoring program with his players and Castle Rock students, and created the Secret Santa program to benefit fourth-grade students in Downtown Los Angeles. Maine earned a bachelor’s degree from University of San Diego, master’s degree from Grand Canyon University, and will complete his doctorate in educational leadership at Azusa Pacific University in June 2020.