In this episode, I interview Heilange Porcena. Mrs. Porcena is a servant leader and elementary turnaround principal. She has been an educator for 28 years and 12 years as a school-based administrator. She is a phenomenal leader. She has been instrumental in improving student achievement and moved her school from an F to a C in 1 year. She is passionate about making a difference for all children to succeed by equalizing the playing field through high expectations and a positive school culture. She is also the 2022 Principal of the Year for Broward County Public Schools, FL.
Listen in to the entire conversation for lessons learned in how you can transform your school culture and climate, improve student achievement, and move your school from an F to a C:
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Educator for 28 years. 12 years as a school administrator. Servant Leader and a Turnaround Principal. Moved school from an F to a C in one year. Maintained C during the Pandemic. Passionate about making a difference for all children to succeed by equalizing the playing field through high expectations and a positive school culture. 2022 BCPS Principal of the Year