PLI Annual Update 2015

2015 was a year of many transitions and changes. One of the most important developments is that Dr. Tina Trujillo, Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education, has accepted the position of Faculty Director of the Principal Leadership Institute. Dr. Trujillo has taught seven cohorts of PLI students during her time at Berkeley. With that foundation, she steps into the role of Faculty Director, replacing the founding Director, W. Norton Grubb, who passed away suddenly in January of 2015. Dr. Trujillo uses tools from political science and critical policy studies to study the political dimensions of urban district reform, the instructional and democratic consequences of policies and reforms for students of color and English Learners, and trends in urban educational leadership. Her recent research examines the instructional and political implications of private intermediary organizations as technical assistance providers for public school districts. She also writes about the implications of federal accountability policies for the provision of democratic, equitable schooling. Thank you for your interest and support in our programs. We look forward to our continued work together.