Dr. John D. Ehrenborg, who was principal of Monte Vista School in the Hope Elementary School District from 1966-1988, passed away February 27 in Nipomo. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 4, 1927, to Harry and Ruth Ehrenborg, John started his education at Santa Barbara's Hope School, and he went on to complete high school in Illinois and his AA at Principia College. He returned to California for his BA at UCSB, MA at San Diego State University, and finally his doctorate at UCLA. He not only taught elementary and secondary school but college classes, as well.
He served proudly in the United States Army, Infantry and Signal Corp, from 1945-1947, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. In 1951, he married the love of his life, Barbara. Together they adopted four children, Mark, Karen, Bryant, and Kristin.
While teaching at Vieja Valley School, Dr. Ehrenborg was hired to be the principal at the new Monte Vista School in the Hope School District. The opportunity to open a new school was the perfect setting for John to put into action his philosophy of what an elementary school should be. He hired teachers, met with the community, and never looked back. John was a true, visionary administrator.