Meet The Team

Tim Dignan retired in 2024 after 32 years in education. Tim served as the TVUSD Director of Alternative Education during his last five years. During three of those years he also served as the principal of RVHS, SNHS and TVAS. Prior to that, he was principal at Temecula Luiseno Elementary and Rancho Elementary for 9 years. Tim has great passion for supporting all students by helping them find their individual purpose through meaningful career exploration and opportunities.

Mary Ann Cunningham is a 34 year Temecula resident, longtime school and community volunteer, and retired banking professional with 30 years of experience. A dedicated advocate for local students, she has served in multiple PTA leadership roles, worked in area schools, and continues supporting education as an on-call classified substitute. She also volunteered with Junior Achievement, Temecula Noon Rotary, and Inland Valley Habitat for Humanity. Mary Ann is passionate about helping all students thrive and is honored to be part of launching this foundation.​

Tim Ritter served as TVUSD Superintendent from 2010- 2020. He retired after 36 years in education, 19 of those years in TVUSD. In May 2013, He was named Certificated Administrator of the Year by the Riverside County Office of Education. He briefly returned from retirement for 9 weeks in 2022 when he served as assistant principal for both RVHS and SNHS. Tim's children and grandchildren have benefited from both schools, and he is passionate about providing additional support to their current and future students.