Friday Staff Feature: Dr. Veronica Pendleton

Meet Dr. Veronica Pendleton, Director of Educational Services. English is her second language, and she was a long-term English learner throughout school. She was also a teen parent at the age of 16 and still graduated high school. Dr. Pendleton is the proud mother of 5 adult children and grandmother to seven amazing children. She has been married for 20 years and lives on a vineyard with a pack of local coyotes. She LOVES to spend time with the people that she loves, they energize her and fill her with joy. Dr. Pendleton has been an educator for 26 years. Dr. Pendleton says she is incredibly passionate about working and serving in the Banning USD because it is a community with a rich and profound history. The residents, dedicated employees, and students all share a unique bond that spans generations of families within this close-knit community. Their shared commitment to providing children with a high-quality education is truly inspiring. #BanningUSD