Multiple Principal and Assistant Principal Assignments Take Effect for 2026-27

What happened

Several school leadership changes took effect for the new school year: Chelsea Ainscow moved from Assistant Principal to Principal at Easterbrook Discovery School (EDS), Larry Lopez moved from Assistant Principal at Latimer to Principal at Moreland Middle School, Yonit Parenti moved from Assistant Principal at Moreland Middle to Assistant Principal at Latimer, Theresa Molinelli returned from Principal at Moreland Middle to Director of Educational Services, and new hires Amanda Boyce (Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services), Taliah Carter (Coordinator of Educational Services), and Zoe Sharp (Assistant Principal, EDS) joined the district.

Why it matters to families

Principal and assistant principal changes affect school leadership continuity, culture, and family/staff relationships at multiple campuses at the start of the school year.

The evidence

Superintendent's Report at the Aug 11, 2026 meeting listed 'Moreland Leaders at New Places': Theresa Molinelli returned to Director of Educational Services, Chelsea Ainscow became Principal at EDS, Larry Lopez became Principal at MMS, Yonit Parenti became Assistant Principal at Latimer, plus new hires Amanda Boyce, Taliah Carter, and Zoe Sharp.

The source