Exemplary Leader: Priscilla Cole
Priscilla Cole is a passionate, lifelong educator who believes every student can be prepared for college, career and beyond when they receive effective, relevant learning that is personalized to their specific needs. It was during her first year in the profession that her students taught her an important lesson. “Establishing positive relationships and being genuine are the building blocks to the success of any group or organization.” During her 24 years in education, she has had the opportunity to serve and lead in many capacities. Currently, she serves as an Executive Director of Schools in one of the nation’s largest urban preK- 12 districts with160 schools and 80,000+ students. She coaches and supervises high school principals who lead a variety of traditional and specialty high schools offering advanced academics, industry certifications, dual enrollment and early college. She has served as a principal of a comprehensive high school with over 2200 students, as an assistant principal at a diverse high school with community based instructional program for students with disabilities, a behavior specialist and a middle school math teacher in urban school districts.
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