Position
Superintendent/Principal
History at Bella Vista
This is Mr. De Fillipo's 2nd year at Bella Vista
Education & Professional Training
El Camino - A.A.; Cal State Dominguez Hills -B.A. & Teaching Credential, Simpson College - Admin. Credential & Masters in Education; Calif. School Leadership Graduate (3 yr. program); AB 75 Trained; CLAD certified; Highly Qualified Teacher NCLB
Committees & Service
SARB Board Director, Simpson University Advisory Board, SELPA Commission Member, various school committees
Hobbies/Interests
Mr. "D" enjoys martial arts, gold prospecting and spending time with his grand daughters
Interesting Trivia
Mr. "D" teaches modern Arnis (martial arts) at Redding Ju Jitsu Academy. He was also the Associated Men's President at El Camino College.
Teaching Philosophy
We must prepare our students for success in the 21st century. Students need to have a very solid academic education in core subjects such as reading, writing and math. In addition, they need to learn about the world about them, experience many different things, and develop strong people skills.Every child must succeed. Every child must learn all that they are capable of each year. Every child must be prepared for high school and beyond.

Teachers need to provide students with a vigorous & meaningful curriculum. They also must care about every student in their charge.

Students should enjoy learning and want to be at school.