Principals’ Center

Mission Statement

The UCLA Principals’ Center brings together principals and aspiring principals in a safe and supportive environment for collegial conversations that explore directions in leadership. The Center inspires optimism and generates creative vision.

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The Principals’ Center Committee consists of the following members:

 

Penelope Jo Black, College Counselor at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Catherine Foote, Assistant Director, Department of Educational Support Services at Loyola Marymount University.

Harold Hyman, Former Principal of the UCLA Lab School and Retired Director of the UCLA Principals’ Center.

Joann Isken, Interim Associate Director of the UCLA Teacher Education Program and Former Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services at Lennox School District.

Lee McManus, Coordinator at North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet.

Nancy Parachini, Director at UCLA Principal Leadership Institute.

Jo Anne Polite, Retired LAUSD principal.

Nanette Terrenal, Assistant Principal, Fishburn ES, Holmes ES and LIberty ES.

Leading for Justice

Applying for the 2024-25 academic year?

The application will be available from mid-September, 2023 through March 1, 2024.

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