Meet Our Principals
Dr. Primal Dhillon, Principal
Dr. Dhillon joined Cambridge in July, 2024 and finds her greatest joy in serving a vibrant school community. Every day, Dr. Dhillon is inspired by the curiosity of the students, the dedication of the staff, and the incredible support of families. Her vision is to improve reading and math outcomes for each and every student at Cambridge.
Dr. Dhillon is an experienced educational leader with over 20 years of experience dedicated to improving student achievement through high-quality instruction, strategic leadership, and equitable support. She has served as Principal of a two-campus K–8 school in San Francisco for the past three years and previously spent nine years as an Assistant Principal in the New York City Public Schools, where she led teacher development, curriculum planning, and data-driven instructional improvement.
Dr. Dhillon holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Business, a Master's in Educational Leadership, an MBA, a B.Ed., and a B.Sc. in Physics. She is passionate about fostering a collaborative school community where every student can thrive and every educator is empowered to succeed
Ms. Rochelle Ramirez-Ariola, Assistant Principal
Rochelle Ramirez-Ariola is proud to serve as the assistant principal of Cambridge Elementary School. She brings more than 10 years of experience in K–8 education, having served students and families in Hawaii and throughout Northern California in a variety of teaching and school leadership roles. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Johns Hopkins University, she is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where every student is known, supported, and inspired to succeed.
Outside of school, Ms. Ariola enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and baking, building Lego creations with her children, and teaching Kajukenbo martial arts alongside her family. She believes that strong schools are built through connection, collaboration, and a shared commitment to helping every child thrive.