Meet our Administration

My name is Michelle Avila, and I am honored to serve as the principal of O'Day Short Elementary School. While I am new to the ODS community, I bring with me over 11 years of experience as a principal within the Fontana Unified School District.

It is both a privilege and a responsibility to uphold the proud legacy of the Short family—a legacy rooted in inclusivity and resilience so that we strive for success for all students. My foremost priority is to foster a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment where all students, staff, and families feel valued and supported.

I believe that strong relationships are the foundation of a thriving school community. I am here to listen, collaborate, and work alongside you to ensure that every student has the opportunity to grow, learn, and shine. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have.

We have many exciting events and opportunities planned for the upcoming school year, and I look forward to meeting each of you and working together to make this a wonderful year for our students.

Assistant Principal - Dr. Eriberto Martinez

Dr. Martinez was born and raised in Los Angeles and is a proud product of Los Angeles Unified School District, having attended public schools for elementary, middle, and high school before graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School. His educational journey continued at the University of Southern California (USC), where he earned a Bachelor of Science in General Studies Education along with a teaching credential. He later received a Master of Arts in Computer Education from California State University of Los Angeles (CSULA), followed by a Master of Education and a preliminary administrative services credential from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Martinez returned to USC to complete his Doctorate in Education.

With over two decades of experience in education, Dr. Martinez spent 11 years as a classroom teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District and eight years in school leadership roles, including intervention coordinator, English Learner designee, and Title I coordinator. He also served as an instructional coach in the Alvord Unified School District.

Dr. Martinez joined the Fontana Unified School District in October 2022 and previously served as assistant principal at Mango Elementary, Poplar Elementary, and North Tamarind Elementary. He is now honored to serve as the assistant principal at O'Day Short Elementary, where he is dedicated to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment.