Palm Springs Unified School District Superintendent Tonatiuh “Tony” Signoret announced Wednesday he will retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Signoret — who holds a bachelor’s degree from Whittier College, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Chapman University and a doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne — has been working in education for more than 35 years, according to a statement from the school district.
After getting his start as a PSUSD teacher in 1992, Signoret became interim superintendent in 2023, and the “interim” was removed from his job title the following year.
“After 35 years in education, the time has come for me to make a difficult decision but one I feel is the right one,” Signoret said in a letter to staff and parents. “It is time for me to spend more time with my family at home, as well as my children that live across the country, Europe and my parents in Mexico. While I may be retiring from my official role, my relationship with my PSUSD family will remain strong.”
Signoret’s other PSUSD roles have included a bilingual teacher, assistant principal, principal and the district’s director of certificated human resources. He also served in the Desert Sands Unified School District for two years.
Two of his 10 children are enrolled at schools in the region.
“Throughout his tenure in the district, Dr. Signoret has served PSUSD with exemplary commitment, leadership, dedication and devotion,” Board of Education President Sergio Espericueta said in a statement. “We are extremely grateful for his impeccable service and moving our district forward under his leadership.”
Members of the Board of Education will conduct a search for Signoret’s successor “shortly,” according to the district, with the hope of selecting a candidate by the end of June.