By Seth Pickens
Executive Features Editor
Carlos Bazan
Staff Writer
Kimberly Price is Costa’s new vice principal for the class of 2027. She is responsible for overseeing athletics, student activities, and safety of students at Costa.
According to Price, she is excited for the coming years at Costa and strives to be the best vice principal possible. Price thinks that being a good vice principal will be a multifaceted task.
“[To me], being successful as a vice principal requires a combination of skills,” Price said. “You need educational expertise, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to the well-being and success of students and the entire school community.”
Price’s dedication to Costa comes from her love of the campus, its people, and its culture. According to Price, she wants to involve herself in the community and help students thrive.
“I chose to work at Mira Costa High School because of its commitment to academic excellence, a strong sense of community, diversity and inclusion, and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.” Price said. “I am excited to be a part of the Mira Costa family and contribute to the growth and success of our students. Go Mustangs!”
Kim Price is one of Costa’s new vice principals for the class of 2027. According to Price, she hopes to involve herself in the campus community as much as possible as a vice principal. Photo courtresy of Kimberly Price
Deborah Park is Costa’s new vice principal for the class of 2026. She supports the math and science departments, and oversees testing, attendance, and other systems at Costa.
Before Costa, Park worked at Santa Ana Unified School District, where she was an English teacher and literary coach. According to Park, Costa’s inclusive community drew her to take the VP position.
“I chose to work at Costa because I wanted to learn about school leadership as a vice principal in a close-knit community,” Park said. “I would [consider myself] successful in my duties if I made others feel heard, included, and valued, whether they are students, teachers, or parents.”
Park hopes to continue the culture of inclusivity on the Costa campus. According to Park, Costa’s student body and environment have made a strong impact on her.
“I am impressed by the level of student leadership here,” Park said. “It’s amazing to see young people create clubs, coordinate events like the assemblies, spearhead amazing projects, participate in extra-curriculars, and advocate for issues they care about. I have not been at Costa long enough to reflect on changes that I would want to see, but I know that in every organization, even the bestones, there is always room for improvement.”
New vice principal Deborah Park is excited for the school year. According to Park, she hopes to foster inclusivity and acceptance of others on Costa’s campus as vice principal. Photo courtesy of Deborah Park
Raeann Marti is Costa’s new vice principal for the class of 2025. Her responsibilities include overseeing the counseling department, world language department, and master schedule.
Marti has been working at MBUSD for over nine years. Marti taught Humanities at MBMS before moving to Costa. According to Marti, she considers MBUSD to be her family, and is committed to bettering the district.
“MBUSD has been my family since I started,” Marti said. “I’ve really enjoyed the experience [of working here], and I’m happy to continue growing in the same community I’ve been with for the past 10 years.”
Marti’s commitment to MBUSD doesn’t just apply to MBMS. According to Marti, even though she spent the majority of her time at MBMS, she is very fond of Costa.
“I love it at Costa,” Marti said. “It’s a big school with a lot of kids; sometimes it feels like a city with how much is going on at one time. There’s nothing I would change. I appreciate the school’s uniqueness, the ambitious students, and the committed staff.
Vice Princiapl Raeann Marti has been working for MBUSD for a decade. She started her career at MBMS, where she worked for nine years, and was recently appointed as the class of 2025’s vice principal. Photo courtesy of Raeann Marti
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