Bill Porter and his wife Monica have lived in Carmel Valley, where they raised three sons who all attended Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, since 1985.

 

Bill attended San Diego State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He later earned a teaching credential and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM). Bill earned his Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership through a joint Ed.D. program at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and CSUSM.

 

Bill joined the Navy to “see the world,” though his service kept him in sunny San Diego. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Bill had a successful 10-year career in medical sales. Following a sales visit to an elementary school, Bill decided to follow his dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. Bill taught in DMUSD in special education, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School for 16 years. In 2013, he became an elementary school principal in the Vista Unified School District, where he later retired from in 2023. Before retiring, Bill chose to teach 2nd grade for two years at an International Baccalaureate (IB) STEM magnet school finishing his career with over 26 years of service in public education.

 

Bill served his country in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman stationed at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego. Bill is currently training to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for youth currently in the foster care system.

 

Bill is currently serving his first term on the Del Mar Union School District Board.