Dr. Julie Perron has 26 years experience as a bilingual educator and administrator in California, Washington and Oregon. Currently, she is a school principal in Buena Park, CA. This is her 16th year as a principal, working with a diversity of demographics and in Title One Schools. Prior to her role as principal, Dr. Perron served as an ELD high school and dual language primary teacher. Her specialized interests in education include leadership theory, cultural competency, language acquisition and student engagement. She also serves as an adjunct professor for National University in the graduate department of Organizational Leadership and Business Management, and she writes for several educational journals. In her spare time, she enjoys playing guitar, traveling, spending time with her three children, and throwing the tennis ball for her 105-pound yellow lab, Rudy.
Wed, Nov 9, 2016 @ 12:50 PM
Creating and sustaining school cultures that support the social and emotional needs of children is a topic of continual discussion in educational forums.
I have spent decades exploring how to best support students when we can only truly control the seven or eight hours a day they are in our care. How do we then find ways to make a positive impact that is self-sustaining, while keeping the learning rigorous and the programs relevant on campus?
Topics: General Education, Positive School Climate, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
