Multiple U.S. School Districts Announce New Elementary, Middle School Principals

Several school districts across the U.S. have announced new principal appointments for the upcoming school year. Wayne County Board of Education named Leslie Rice as principal at Bell Elementary and Braxton Shearer at the Middle School, alongside updates on new state laws regulating staff-student communication and cell phone usage. Oshkosh Area School District recommended Tanesha Jones for Jefferson Elementary and Martin O'Donnell for South Park Middle School, highlighting their educational leadership backgrounds. Pasadena Unified School District appointed Dr. Charel Bailey as principal of Norma Coombs Elementary and Reyna Uka as principal of Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School, both bringing extensive experience and advanced degrees in educational leadership. These leadership changes reflect a broader trend of districts prioritizing experienced educators to foster positive, inclusive, and student-centered school environments. The appointments are pending final approvals and effective from mid-2025 or the 2025-26 school year.