Christine
DeNinno, M.Ed.
With 14 years in education and five years at CIS, Christine DeNinno brings a strong commitment to personalized learning, community, and helping families discover what makes California International School special.
After moving from Los Angeles to the Roseville area, Christine was looking for a smaller private school that valued personalized learning, diversity, and a strong sense of community.
She was drawn to CIS's IB approach and its close-knit environment, where students, families, and staff truly feel like family. When Christine decided to step out of the classroom, she was excited for the opportunity to take on a larger role and share the amazing things happening at CIS with more families.
Education, experience, and a close connection to the CIS community.
Credentials
Master of Education
Graduate degree in Education
Psychology
Bachelor's degree with a minor in Child Development
Applied Behavior Analysis
ABA certification
International Baccalaureate
IB education certification
A journey rooted in education and student support.
Before joining California International School, Christine DeNinno built her experience across education, early childhood learning, and behavioral support in Los Angeles.
ABA Therapist
FirstSteps for Kids
Supporting children through Applied Behavior Analysis.
Preschool Teacher
FOX Studios
Supporting young children during their early learning years.
Elementary Educator
Village School, Pacific Palisades
Taught Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 4th grade, gaining experience across multiple elementary grade levels.
Head of School
California International School
Leads the CIS school community, meeting with families, spending time in classrooms, supporting students and teachers, overseeing admissions, and identifying opportunities for school growth.
As Head of School, Christine stays closely connected to the people and work that make CIS what it is. Her days move between meeting with families, spending time in classrooms, supporting students and teachers, overseeing admissions, and continually looking at where the school can grow.
“ No two days look quite the same!”
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Meeting with families and helping them understand and experience the CIS community.
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Talking with students through both the good moments and the challenging ones.
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Spending time in classrooms and staying connected to the learning happening each day.
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Looking at what is working, identifying opportunities to grow, and supporting the school community along the way.