Erica Renfree
Principal
O: 16196058100
erenfree@sandi.net
E-mail: erenfree@sandi.net
Phone: 16196058100
Ext.: 1201
Room: Principals Office
Department: Admin
Last Updated: August 3, 2026
E-mail: erenfree@sandi.net
Phone: 16196058100
Ext.: 1201
Room: Principals Office
Department: Admin
Last Updated: August 3, 2026
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The best way to get everything you need to know about CHHS is the Principal's Blog, which comes out every Friday and covers all the amazing things we did that week and previews the upcoming week. You can find the link here:

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Staff Bio

Erica Renfree is a Boston native, having called San Diego home since 2000. She is the oldest of three children. Her father served in the Coast Guard for 37 years and retired as a Rear Admiral; her mother was an Office Administrator.  She was the first in her family to attend a four-year university, and the majority of her extended family is in education and the military. 

She attended USF, USD three times, and SDSU twice. She holds several degrees, including a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership.

She was beyond excited to take the position of Principal at Canyon Hills High School in 2016 because she understands the community (having lived in it for quite some time), and Tierrasanta has the largest military housing in the nation. She grew up in military housing due to her father's background.

She has three children, one a graduate of Serra High in 2020, an 11-year-old, and a 10-year-old.

Don't hesitate to contact her at the contact information above with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Education

San Diego State University

2012 - 2015

EdD/Doctorate, Educational Leadership

San Diego State University

2008 - 2010

Credential, Administration

University of San Diego

2005 - 2007

MEd Education, Curriculum Design

University of San Diego

2003 - 2005

Credential, Education/Teaching

University of San Diego

2000 - 2002

BA , English and Psychology

University of San Francisco

1999 - 2000

none, English and Psychology