Mr. Mike Waters has been working in the Conejo Unified School District since 1974. He spent five years teaching at University, Banyan, and Waverly elementary schools before becoming Administrative Dean at Westlake High School. Mr. Waters spent 7.5 years as principal at Manzanita and Westlake elementary schools, then served as principal at Colina Middle School from 1987 through 2008. He was named Conejo Valley Adult School principal in 2009.
Mr. Waters has received numerous accolades over the years, including PTSA Honorary Service, Continuing Service, and twice the prestigious PTSA Golden Oak Award. To students, he was also known as Coach Waters, initiating and leading numerous sports teams at Colina at lunch, after school, and in the Thousand Oaks Teen Center leagues.
Our principal holds an M.A. in Counseling and Guidance from CSUN. Prior to his career in education, he held a variety of jobs including that of a boxboy, umpire, university instructor, newspaper delivery boy, and custodian. He has been married since 1971 and has three successful adult sons.
Mr. Waters’ hobbies include coaching, sports activities, and dog training, though he doesn’t know if he is doing the training or being trained.
Mr. Waters’philosophy: Think in the positive. Good things are going to happen. Remember the wins, not the losses. Be thankful for what you have. Search for your strengths; they are there somewhere. |
