Mary Wager retired from the San Diego Unified School District as the Director of Human Resources.Mary enjoys traveling with her family.
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After more than three decades of dedicated service to the San Diego Unified School District, Mary retired in June 2025. Her journey began at the heart of the district—the school sites—before she transitioned to Human Resources in 2007. Over the next 18 years, she became a leader in HR, serving as a Confidential Administrative Assistant II to the Classification and Compensation team, and supported the Chief of Human Resources. Mary then transitioned to the role of Human Resources Officer and ultimately as Director, Human Resources. Today, Mary’s busy schedule is filled with what she loves most: traveling the open road with her husband and their three dogs and keeping up with the joyful energy of her six grandchildren.
Please disregard the scholarship information that was sent earlier today at 11:00 a.m. The ACSA scholarship referenced in that message has just been confirmed as *no longer accepting applications.*
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Please disregard the scholarship information that was sent earlier today (3/4/26) at 11:00 a.m. The ACSA scholarship referenced in that message has just been confirmed as *no longer accepting applications.*
Instead, please use the attached AASU scholarship application. This is a different opportunity and remains open, with a deadline of March 20.
Instead, please use the attached AASU scholarship application. This is a different opportunity and remains open, with a deadline of March 20.
We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your attention to this update.
We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your attention to this update.
Juan worked for the San Diego Unified School District for 38 years: as a teacher, resource teacher, vice principal, and principal. He received the AASD Educator to Watch Award and was also awarded the AASD Distinguished Leader Award. Juan was involved in organizing AASD into a collective bargaining unit, serving many years on Board of Directors and Executive Board, and eventually serving as AASD President. He continues to work at schools throughout SDUSD as a interim administrator, and enjoys assisting and representing AASD and UASC members when needed, in his retirement. Juan also enjoys spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren) and friends, hiking, golfing and traveling.
Juan worked for the San Diego Unified School District for 38 years: as a teacher, resource teacher, vice principal, and principal. He received the AASD Educator to Watch Award and was also awarded the AASD Distinguished Leader Award. Juan was involved in organizing AASD into a collective bargaining unit, serving many years on Board of Directors and Executive Board, and eventually serving as AASD President. He continues to work at schools throughout SDUSD as a interim administrator, and enjoys assisting and representing AASD and UASC members when needed, in his retirement. Juan also enjoys spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren) and friends, hiking, golfing and traveling.
Brian began his 23-year career with San Diego Unified after working thirteen years in Human Resources in Banking and Finance and a Warehouse Distribution Company where he was the Recruitment and Employee Relations Manager. He joined SDUSD in the Human Resources Department and has worked in many departments including Labor Relations. He has experience and knowledge of all unions and contracts in SDUSD. This experience and knowledge will allow him to support each and every employee of any district.
Brian began his 23-year career with San Diego Unified after working thirteen years in Human Resources in Banking and Finance and a Warehouse Distribution Company where he was the Recruitment and Employee Relations Manager. He joined SDUSD in the Human Resources Department and has worked in many departments including Labor Relations. He has experience and knowledge of all unions and contracts in SDUSD. This experience and knowledge will allow him to support each and every employee of any district.
Recently retired, he enjoys traveling and time at home in our wonderful city of San Diego.
Recently retired, he enjoys traveling and time at home in our wonderful city of San Diego.
Don has served as a long time San Diego Unified principal and central office administrator and continues to work in various assignments throughout the District as a retired administrator. He has been involved in AASD from the earliest organizing into a collective bargaining unit, serving on Board of Directors and Executive Board, chairing the bargaining team as well as finance committee. He assists with member representation for AASD as well as the Sweetwater and Chula Vista Administrators. Don enjoys spending his retired days with his Golden Doodle, Guiseppe, doing Agility training, hiking, playing classical guitar, and working on his Bonsai plants
Samantha retired from the San Diego Unified School District following a successful career as an Operations Specialist. Samantha provided immense support to AASD through her committee work, as a member of the AASD Classified bargaining team and representing AASD at the New Employee Orientation meetings. Samantha is an AASD Retired Member and continues to support AASD through participation on the AASD Retiree Network.
After graduating from Crawford High School, Jesus returned to SDUSD as an employee for 34 years and retired as a School Police Sergeant. He has always been passionate about protecting his school community and union members. He has held various Executive Board positions with the San Diego Schools Police Officers Association (POA), and his last eight years have been on AASD’s Executive Board. He spearheaded various legislative lobbying efforts in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., which gave him the experience to help create and mentor AASD’s Legislative and Political Action (LAPA) Committee, paving the way for AASD to become involved in Sacramento’s legislative process and political arena. Upon his retirement in 2024, UASC/AASD contracted with Jesus to use his experience to guide our LAPA Committee and include our sister associations at Chula Vista (AACV) and Sweetwater (AASU). While serving on the Executive Boards of POA and AASD, Jesus has represented police officers and classified and certificated members through ADA Accommodations, disciplinary proceedings, and mediations. Jesus enjoys joining his wife, Amparo, on “her” vacations and spending time with their four adult children. During tax season, he enjoys mentoring college interns and community members in the IRS VITA Program as they prepare tax returns for low-income, disabled, and elderly individuals.
After graduating from Crawford High School, Jesus returned to SDUSD as an employee for 34 years and retired as a School Police Sergeant. He has always been passionate about protecting his school community and union members. He has held various Executive Board positions with the San Diego Schools Police Officers Association (POA), and his last eight years have been on AASD’s Executive Board. He spearheaded various legislative lobbying efforts in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., which gave him the experience to help create and mentor AASD’s Legislative and Political Action (LAPA) Committee, paving the way for AASD to become involved in Sacramento’s legislative process and political arena. Upon his retirement in 2024, UASC/AASD contracted with Jesus to use his experience to guide our LAPA Committee and include our sister associations at Chula Vista (AACV) and Sweetwater (AASU). While serving on the Executive...
Nancy Fournier is a San Diego native and has built a diverse and accomplished career spanning biotechnology and the legal field. She spent 20 years in administrative roles within the biotech industry, developing strong operational, organizational, and leadership skills. Seeking a new professional challenge, she earned a Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego, graduating at the top of her class with the highest GPA.
Upon furthering her education, Nancy worked for 15 years in law firms as both a paralegal and a law firm administrator. She developed a solid background in human resources, business, and litigation support. Her career reflects a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt and excel across industries.
Nancy enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and studying the French language.
After more than three decades of dedicated service to the San Diego Unified School District, Mary retired in June 2025. Her journey began at the heart of the district—the school sites—before she transitioned to Human Resources in 2007. Over the next 18 years, she became a leader in HR, serving as a Confidential Administrative Assistant II to the Classification and Compensation team, and supported the Chief of Human Resources. Mary then transitioned to the role of Human Resources Officer and ultimately as Director, Human Resources. Today, Mary’s busy schedule is filled with what she loves most: traveling the open road with her husband and their three dogs and keeping up with the joyful energy of her six grandchildren.
