Dianne Huslin’s journey to becoming founding principal of the award-winning, Gates Foundation-funded High School of Science and Technology in San Diego was a long one — and it didn’t end there.
Cosentino will begin his term as vice president on August 1, 2026. He is slated to serve as NAESP president-elect in 2027–2028 and president in 2028–2029.
When she talks about her job as director of culturally and linguistically responsive initiatives for the Buffalo Public Schools, Dalphne Bell reflects on “being a Black woman who didn’t grow up experiencing celebratory Black culture or any other cultural celebrations.” She adds, “It was Thanksgiving, and I only learned that the Pilgrims and everyone were having a nice meal.”
Despite frequent headlines highlighting political clashes at school board meetings, new research shows that such confrontations are the exception—not the rule.
You are the unsung heroes of education. Often the first to arrive and the last to leave, you juggle mandates, policies, safety, parent concerns, teacher morale and student achievement.
Beyond the Classroom: Leading for Health, Safety, and Tech Balance. This National Principals Month, we celebrate and turn the spotlight on the evolving role of school leaders.
"There is a lot of uncertainty in Washington, and they weren’t planning to release it if they hadn’t heard from folks like you. Your advocacy, your education—it really helped make that happen."
