The Assistant Principal of the Year award recognizes outstanding assistant principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to their schools and communities.
Congratulations to the 2023-24 Assistant Principal of the Year!
Charisse N. Hurdle, M.Ed., Assistant Principal
Rolling Hills Elementary
Both at Rolling Hills ES and in her previous role as assistant principal at Riverside ES, Charisse Hurdle has helped improve pedagogical practices. She has demonstrated leadership skills and an ability to help transform low-performing, fragile schools. At Riverside, she had a key role in the school’s increase from a low D to a high C. She helped re-establish a PTA after a 16-year absence, and started a schoolwide student recognition program to increase motivation. In addition to being hands-on with students, she is a fantastic mentor to fellow assistant principals and teacher leaders, guiding them, sharing knowledge, and offering unwavering support. Hurdle, a former juvenile probation officer, also volunteers her time developing future leaders in an after-school mentoring program for girls.