NEW PALM CREST ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
August, 2006
At its July 11, 2006 , meeting, the Governing Board of the La Cañada Unified School District approved the appointment of Anais Ana Wenn to the position of Palm Crest Elementary School Principal. Mrs. Wenn will begin her duties as principal on August 3, 2006 .
Mrs. Wenn has a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of La Verne and a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from Cal State University , Los Angeles . Mrs. Wenn has over 15 years of K-8 experience with Glendale Unified School District . Mrs. Wenn currently serves as Assistant Principal of Wilson Middle School in Glendale .
In addition to her five years as assistant principal, Mrs. Wenn taught at the second, third and sixth grade levels and also worked for two years as a teacher specialist in the English Language Development program.
La Cañada Unified School District Superintendent James Stratton, Board President Scott Tracy and a representative of the La Cañada Teachers’ Association visited Wilson Middle School as part of the selection process. The visitation team reported that parents and staff members praised Mrs. Wenn for her leadership skills and her commitment to each individual student. “The people we interviewed,” said Stratton, “commented on the fact that when Mrs. Wenn walks out on campus, she knows almost all of the students by name. We continually heard about her energy, her creativity and her organization.”
Mrs. Wenn will be introduced at the August 8 th meeting of the Governing Board. A brief reception will follow the introduction.