Faculty and Staff Directory

The La Jolla Country Day School faculty, administration and staff are strong, diverse and talented individuals who have been drawn together for a common purpose. Ours is a vibrant community with an exciting charge—to create a stronger, better place where our children and those of future generations can grow to become excellent individuals, citizens and adventurers of the world.

Below is a list of the administration, staff and faculty. To locate a member, click on the drop-down menus below to search by division, department or last name. Faculty and staff bios are also available below.

Faculty/Staff Directory

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    David Sigal
    Assistant Head of School/Chief Financial Officer
    (858) 453-3440 x188
    Bio
     
    “I inspire greatness for a better world by identifying and facilitating resources to provide the best educators and curriculum at La Jolla Country Day School. I also believe in providing excellent customer service and treating fellow employees, parents, students and vendor partners with dignity.”
     
    Dave Sigal is a career accountant and finance professional with more than 30 years of experience. He joined LJCDS in February 2013 as the school’s controller where he worked with his mentor, former CFO Bruce Nelson. Mr. Sigal became the CFO when Bruce retired in June 2014.
     
    Prior to joining LJCDS, Mr. Sigal spent three years as the CFO at the Jewish Federation of San Diego County. Before that, he worked for six years at USA Federal Credit Union as the vice president of finance. 
     
    Mr. Sigal earned his Bachelor of Science in finance from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has also passed the CPA exam.
     
    Mr. Sigal is a San Diego native. He met his wife, Liz, in third grade, and they had their first date 20 years later after reuniting at their 10-year high school reunion. They have a daughter, Rachel, who studied animation at the Laguna College of Art and Design and is currently working at Bento Box Entertainment as a storyboard artist.
     
    In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, reading and spending time with his family.

 

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