56, Laguna Hills ... Newport-Mesa Unified...

56, Laguna Hills ... Newport-Mesa Unified School District

superintendent ... In past year, most proud of being involved with

beginnings of improving academics, helping the community do better in

reading, writing and math ... Has a new granddaughter, 15 months,

Emma Grace Crevier ... Wife finished master’s degree in child

development at UCI in conjunction with Pacific Oaks University ...

She has worked at UCI in the child development center for a number of

years with disadvantaged kids ... In February, went to Oahu when

surfing championships were there, “which I always wanted to see” ...

Developed a real appreciation for what it is -- “the sand actually

booms” ... Last year’s ranking: 26