June 2016 Orinda News.Indd
THE ORINDA NEWS Gratis Published by The Orinda Association 12 Issues Annually Volume 31, Number 6 Delivered to 9,000 Households and Businesses in Orinda June 2016 New Supe Takes Summertime Means Concerts and Movies in the Park Helm at OUSD By BILL O’BRIAN Staff Writer ay 2 marked the first day of work for Mthe Orinda Union School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Caroline Seaton. In addition to being the new leader of the school district, she recently received her Doctor of Education from the University of Southern California. Seaton brings a wealth of experience from her prior employers, the Highland Park School District in Texas and the Manhattan Beach Unified School District in Southern California. Asked why she choose education as a career, Seaton said, “My mom was very MARY ANN WITTENBERG involved with the schools and would have The funk, soul and classic rock group, Bay Bridge Beat, opens the summer concerts in the park. liked to be a teacher.” She also credits sev- eral of her teachers when growing up as By SALLY HOGARTY Rotary Club of Orinda and the City of and June 28 - the Motown sounds of 3 major influences. “I am still in contact with Editor Orinda, the concert series takes place on Day Weekend. my first-grade teacher,” she said. Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Movies in the Park also returns with a arm weather, fun entertainment and with the exception of Opera in the Park on mix of animated films and a Disney clas- Wgood food will keep the Orinda Sunday, July 24, at 4 p.m.
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