Dr. Ollila is a long-time Orange County resident with deep roots in the area and a strong passion for the community. She comes to Cox and the Fountain Valley School District with 15 years of educational leadership experience. Her leadership journey helped her to develop strong skills in working collaboratively, creating positive relationships, and fostering a strong school culture and climate.
"I am so excited to join the Cox and FVSD communities," shared Dr. Ollila, "I look forward to listening and learning from the Cox parent community, staff, and students about what makes Cox such a great school and how I can support continued growth and success for all students."
FVSD Superintendent Katherine Stopp shared, "We are so excited to recommend Dr. Ollila for the position of Principal at Cox. She has demonstrated leadership knowledge and skills in previous leadership positions. Her understanding that students' social and emotional well-being is critical to academic growth and achievement aligns with the FVSD focus on the "whole child." I am excited that Dr. Ollila will be working and learning with the strong Cox Elementary School team to further amplify its awesomeness. Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Ollila to Fountain Valley School District."