Meet Garry Dillard

Garry Dillard joined Vista Adult School this year as Assistant Principal, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in education. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work with students and educators at every level—from elementary, middle, and high school to adult education and university-level courses. He spent 14 years as a classroom teacher before moving into school administration, where he has served in leadership roles at both the middle and high school levels and now in adult education. Garry is also currently completing his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at UC San Diego.

Garry is passionate about the transformative power of education and believes learning can create opportunities not only for students, but for families and generations. That belief has made his transition to adult education especially meaningful.

Outside of work, Garry is a proud father of two, an avid sports fan, and enjoys reading, cooking, movies, and ’80s and ’90s R&B. He is also actively involved in mentoring and community service throughout North County.

​As Gary says, "What excites me most about adult education is the opportunity to see transformation happening in real time. Our students remind us that it is never too late to learn, grow, and pursue what comes next.”

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