Sessions
The Importance of Principal Leadership
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Fri
Hesham Farid has worked in the Department of Education for 18 years, all in the Morrisania section of the South Bronx, including the past 13 years at the Paul L. Dunbar Middle School. At Dunbar, he has played many roles, including special needs teacher, dean, instructional coach, Assistant Principal, and currently, Principal. During his time at Dunbar, Mr. Farid has fostered numerous relationships with students and their families, as well as teachers and staff members, and he is respected by all stakeholders. As principal, Mr. Farid articulates a vision of positivity and hard work to the entire school community. His focus on improving instruction, while simultaneously bringing multiple partnerships into the school building, hopes to create an exciting and seamless learning environment for each and every person involved. His energy is visible and contagious, his work has led to significant improvements in student performance, and he is primed to lead Dunbar on the next leg of its journey.