SBCUSD Welcomes New Director of Communications, Strengthening Engagement and Communication Efforts

The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) announced the appointment of MaryRone Goodwin as the District’s new Director of Communications and Community Relations, effective Tuesday, Sept. 5.

This cabinet-level position reflects the District’s commitment to building strong relationships with its education partners and furthering the goals and vision set forth by Superintendent Mauricio Arellano.

“We are thrilled to welcome MaryRone to the San Bernardino City Unified School District family,” Superintendent Arellano said. “At the heart of everything she does is our students. She will play a key role in sharing our efforts to collaborate with both families and the community to ensure their academic success.”

Goodwin will work closely with Superintendent Arellano and the District’s leadership team to develop and execute strategic communication plans, manage media relations, oversee digital and social media platforms, and collaborate with schools and departments to promote Districtwide initiatives. 

“I am incredibly proud to serve the community I was raised in,” said Goodwin. “I firmly believe in the District’s mission to make hope happen for our students, and I am excited to highlight their successes and amplify the work of our district.”

Having previously served in a similar capacity with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Redlands Unified School District, she has a proven track record of developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies.

A welcome reception for the new director was held on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 4:30 p.m. in the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room located at the Board of Education building, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino.

This was a joint reception for both Goodwin and the District’s recently appointed Associate Superintendent Terry Comnick.