
Principal Daphne Donoho of Táawila Elementary School has been named 2022-2023 Riverside County Principal of the Year.
On February 13, Menifee Union School District Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Root and the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez, paid a special visit to Táawila Elementary to recognize Donoho.
“The academic thriving and positive culture at Táawila Elementary are due, in large part, to Mrs. Donoho’s leadership,” Root said.
“She strikes a remarkable balance in being both a relational and instructional leader. We are fortunate to have her as a part of our leadership team at MUSD.”



After a rigorous selection process among candidates from numerous schools throughout Riverside County, Donoho came through as a shining nominee. Her nomination and candidacy for this prestigious award speak of how she laid the foundation for success as the school’s inaugural principal.
“Principal Donoho has done a tremendous job leading the students and staff at Táawila Elementary,” Board President Morgan Singleton said. “This recognition is very well deserved.”
The Riverside County Superintendent of Schools will be celebrating Donoho and other educators of the year at a luncheon in early May 2023.