John Pehrson

 

Position: Principal

   Years at UHS: 2

   Previous School Employment: Santa Fe High School,
   Aliso Niguel High School, and Tesoro High School

   High School: Santa Fe High School

   College: Whittier College

   Years in an Educational Profession: 18 years

 Interests: family, sports, woodworking, guitar, and church

   Favorite Restaurant: Woodranch or Chili's 

   Email Address: jpehrson@iusd.org

   Phone: 949-936-7602

 

   Interview Questions

   Why did you choose to work at UHS?
       >"If you can't beat 'em,  join 'em."

   Why did you decide to become an administrator?
       >"I wanted to make a bigger difference and have a greater impact."

   What part of your job do you enjoy the most?
       >"Getting to know people on a personal level."

   What advice would you give to the students at UHS?
       >"Get involved in school! This is where you have the greatest chance to do anything you want from music, to
   sports, to arts, to clubs, to publications..."