Albert Einstein Academy Hires New Principal Amid Ongoing Turmoil

The charter network's pick said he wants to unify the school, but faced questions about his former role as a Chula Vista Elementary School District admin.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Albert Einstein Academy's elementary school has a new principal, Jorge Mora, who previously served as director of human resources at the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Mora said he sought the Einstein job because he missed working directly with students and teachers and felt he could help strengthen the school's signature language immersion programs. However, Mora faced questions about a delay in reporting misconduct allegations against a teacher during his time at Chula Vista.

Why it matters

The hire comes amid ongoing turmoil at Albert Einstein Academy, including the recent firing of the beloved former elementary school principal, Greta Bouterse, and community frustration over changes to the school's German language program. Mora's hiring is seen as an attempt to unify the school and rebuild trust with teachers and families.

The details

Mora said he hopes to 'regrow the program they fell in love with' at Einstein, referring to the school's German immersion program. He also acknowledged the 'challenging environment' at Chula Vista Elementary, where he previously worked, including budget cuts and the recent resignation of his former boss. Mora took responsibility for the delay in reporting misconduct allegations, calling it a 'human error'.

  • Mora was hired as the new principal of Albert Einstein Academy's elementary school in February 2026.
  • Last year, Voice of San Diego reported on a delay by Mora in notifying state regulators about a teacher accused of sexual misconduct while Mora was working at the Chula Vista Elementary School District.

The players

Jorge Mora

The new principal of Albert Einstein Academy's elementary school, who previously served as director of human resources at the Chula Vista Elementary School District.

Greta Bouterse

The former principal of Albert Einstein Academy's elementary school who was recently fired, sparking widespread pushback from the community.

David Sciaretta

The superintendent of Albert Einstein Academy, who has faced criticism from the community for his leadership.

Maria Ortega

The board president of Albert Einstein Academy.

Christopher Beesley

A trustee of Albert Einstein Academy who questioned Mora about the delay in reporting misconduct allegations during his time at Chula Vista Elementary School District.

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What they’re saying

“I'd like to regrow the program they fell in love with”

— Jorge Mora, New Principal, Albert Einstein Academy (voiceofsandiego.org)

“I've read the Voice of San Diego article. Why should that not be a concern, for my mind or any parent's mind?”

— Christopher Beesley, Trustee, Albert Einstein Academy (voiceofsandiego.org)

“It was an accident. I would never do that again. I can't be more sincere when I say this was just a human error.”

— Jorge Mora, New Principal, Albert Einstein Academy (voiceofsandiego.org)

What’s next

The Albert Einstein Academy board will continue to evaluate Mora's performance and his ability to unify the school community and address the ongoing challenges facing the charter network.

The takeaway

The hiring of Jorge Mora as the new principal of Albert Einstein Academy's elementary school is seen as an attempt to stabilize the school amid a period of turmoil, but his past actions at the Chula Vista Elementary School District have raised concerns that the school community will need to address moving forward.