Principals are vital leaders who guide academic success and set the tone for our schools. Here's a bit more about what makes National School Principals' Day important:
- Honoring leadership: The day is dedicated to recognizing the hard work, dedication, and leadership of school principals.
- Impact on education: Principals play a vital role in shaping the educational experience, fostering positive learning environments, and supporting both teachers and students.
- Community engagement: They represent the school at community events and work to build strong relationships between the school and the surrounding area.
- Everyday heroes: Principals are unsung heroes, working tirelessly to ensure the success of their schools and the well-being of their students.
Our school leaders are:
- Durango High School: Dr. Jon Hoerl, Principal; Darren Tarshis, Assistant Principal; Melissa Boudreaux, Assistant Principal; Rachel Colsman, Assistant Principal
- Durango Big Picture High School: Samantha Tower, Principal; Jeremy Voss, Assistant Principal
- Escalante Middle School: Emily Moreland, Principal; David Tanaka, Assistant Principal; Jessica Stumme, Assistant Principal
- Miller Middle School: Vernadette Norman, Principal; Doug Geygan, Assistant Principal; Kalyn Knestrick, Assistant Principal
- Animas Valley Elementary School: Michol Brammer, Principal; Alison Layman, Assistant Principal
- Riverview Elementary School: Lindsay Neiman, Principal; Duane Tucker, Assistant Principal
- Needham Elementary School: Riley Alderton, Principal; Kristin Cramer, Assistant Principal
- Park Elementary School: Marie Voss-Patterson, Principal; Laurel Pate, Assistant Principal
- Florida Mesa Elementary School: Shannon Morris, Principal; Jim Dusman, Assistant Principal
- Sunnyside Elementary School: Mary Ebens, Principal
- Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School: Jenny Imel, Principal
On behalf of the district administration, support staff, and all educators at Durango School District: Thank you, principals, for your deep commitment, strong leadership, and endless dedication to your staff, families, and students!
