Sara Trius Dicaro

About Sara Trius Dicaro

I am an experienced leader with a diverse background spanning education and the corporate sector, bringing a proven record of operational management, compliance, and strategic planning. For more than a decade, I have led and supported teams of 140+ professionals, managed a $500K Title I budget, and implemented systems that improve performance, accountability, and organizational culture.My work centers on developing people and processes to achieve measurable results. I have extensive experience in hiring and onboarding, investigations, annual appraisals, and facilitating professional development to build capacity across teams. I also oversee curriculum alignment, state accountability systems, and stakeholder engagement with parents, students, and community members.Earlier in my career, I served as a Compliance Manager and Underwriter in the mortgage industry, where I strengthened my skills in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and process optimization. This foundation continues to shape my leadership approach—combining analytical thinking with a commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.I am passionate about building strong teams, fostering professional growth, and designing systems that help organizations operate efficiently and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Experience

1. Assistant Principal High School

   Waller Isd

   Feb 2026 — Present · Waller, TX, US

Education

• University of West Florida

  Ed.S., Curriculum and Instruction

  2015 — 2018

• Chapman University

  B.A., Liberal Studies

  2008 — 2009

• UC Irvine

  M.A., Education

  2009 — 2011