The Admin Team
Dear Colt and Mustang Families,
I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Lucerne Valley Middle/High School in my second year as principal. Our amazing teachers and staff are enthusiastic about the upcoming school year, and we look forward to continuing our path to excellence.
Over the span of the last 17 years in education, my experiences have taught me the importance of servant leadership, visibility, trust, building relationships, strengthening community partnerships, and being a champion for all students. I will look to partner with you in continuing this important work as principal of Lucerne Valley Middle/High School.
Our office staff, information technology staff, teachers, counselors, custodial staff, maintenance and operations, and assistant principals have done exceptional work over the course of the summer to prepare for the upcoming school year.
I am looking forward to an excellent 2024-2025 school year at Lucerne Valley Middle/High School and I thank you for entrusting us with your children’s education.
Go Colts! Go Mustangs!
Hello! I’m Jessica Haecker, the Assistant Principal at Lucerne Valley Middle High School. With over fifteen years in education, including roles as a middle/high school teacher, teacher on assignment, and administrator, I’m dedicated to supporting student success and creating a positive school environment. I've had the privilege of working at both the elementary school and middle/high school. I joined the middle/high school team in 2011. My focus as your Assistant Principal is enhancing curriculum and academic programs, fostering student growth, and collaborating with staff and parents. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Here’s to a great year!
Experienced educator Chris Watkins is the newest addition to the Lucerne Valley Middle High School administration team. He comes to the Lucerne Valley Unified School District to serve as a new Assistant Principal. Mr. Watkins has extensive experience in the Special Education classroom setting as well as previously working as an Assistant Principal, focusing on school safety in a neighboring district.
In addition to education, he has been a successful business owner in the real estate industry emphasizing creative solutions. Holding a Masters Degree in Special Education and full Administrative credentials, he will assist the school's needs as we continue to grow. Mr. Watkins has a passion for athletics, music, aviation and musical theater. He firmly believes that if students learn how to compete in high school, those experiences will translate to the world of work.
“I am excited to be a part of an emerging school and community here in the High Desert which I have called home for a very long time.”
Mr. Watkins' family consists of his wife Trish who is a kindergarten teacher and two adult sons (Nickolas and Ryan). Mr. Watkins has been an avid handball player, traveling throughout the United States and has been ranked on the national stage. “Student’s get out of high school what they put into high school. Stay excited, positive and engaged!”
Mr. Watkins received his Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communications from Cal State University San Bernardino, a Master’s in Special Education, National University, and earlier he began his college journey by receiving his Associate’s Degree at Victor Valley Community College.