Communications

The Communications Department is responsible for articulating the voices and stories of the Santa Barbara Unified School District with the goal of inspiring confidence in the work we do as educators and district leaders. The team is made up of a Communications Manager, a Videographer/ Editor, and the Language Access Unit of Interpreters/ Translators.

Duties Include:

  • Produce clear, concise and relevant communications that inspire trust and understanding in the district’s vision and mission.
  • Provide Access to Information in all languages for families
  • Manage all aspects of the district’s website
  • Produce weekly messages from the District
  • Manage social media channels to communicate with the community.
  • Support special events districtwide

Newsroom

SB Unified Celebrates Landmark Mental Health Initiatives with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Adams Elementary School Principal Kelly Fresch Announces Retirement
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Franklin Elementary Among Best Elementary Schools
Santa Barbara High School Principal Fred Razo Announces Retirement
CA First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Pays Visit to SB Unified
Board Meeting Recap 12/11/24
SB Unified Schools continue to improve in academic performance, attendance, graduation rates
South County Districts Form Elementary STEAM Work Group with Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy
SB Unified Board Approves Committee To Advance Black Achievement, Wellness, and Excellence
Monroe School Honored For Commitment to Fostering Positive School Culture
Dos Pueblos Mock Trial Wins Empire Philadelphia Constitutional Classic Championship
Update on Circulating Social Media Posts
Santa Barbara Unified Closes the Books on 23-24 School Year
Bilingual Community Concert Brings Joy to Santa Barbara
Franklin Principal Celebrates Test Score Improvement By Camping on School’s Roof
Sing, Dance, & Play at Community Concert Featuring the Bilingual Duo 1,2,3 Andrés
Santa Barbara Unified Ignites the New School Year with Enthusiasm and Innovation
Gov. Gavin Newsom Applauds SB Unified Leadership in Effort to Restrict Cell Phone Usage

Chief of Communications
Ed Zuchelli

Ed Zuchelli arrived at Santa Barbara Unified in Fall 2022 after spending more than a decade as an Emmy Award-winning journalist. Most recently, he worked at KEYT News Channel 3-12 as Managing Editor. Prior to that, Mr. Zuchelli was a producer, photographer, writer and editor in San Francisco, Seattle, San Luis Obispo and Sacramento. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Extension: 805.963.4338 x6206
ezuchelli@sbunified.org