Central Regional Superintendent
School District of Palm Beach County

Valerie Zuloaga-Haines is committed to giving back to the public system that put her on the path to success. As a teenager, she emigrated from Peru with her family and eventually attended Forest Hill High School. Following her graduation, she attended the University of Central Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University. Mrs. Zuloaga-Haines began her journey as an educator in Palm Beach County, teaching fourth, fifth and sixth grades, in 1992. She served as an assistant principal at the elementary and middle school levels for seven years before becoming a Principal. She led two different elementary schools during her nine years as a Principal. While the instructional leader of Freedom Shores Elementary and Meadow Park Elementary, she led each school to improve their school grade and maintained the “A” grade during her tenure. Under her leadership, Meadow Park Elementary, was recognized as a Title I Exceeding Expectations Award School for two consecutive years. This recognition is awarded annually to schools who demonstrate the ability to close the achievement gap and increase achievement of students in all subgroups. In addition to her school-based leadership experience, Mrs. Zuloaga-Haines also had the opportunity to serve as Area Director for Palm Beach County Schools. Her four years as Area Director gave her the opportunity to guide and support the instructional programs at elementary, middle, and high schools. Mrs. Zuloaga-Haines is committed to providing a world-class education for all students. She believes that all students can reach their highest potential when we focus on high expectations, personalized instruction, and social emotional learning.