The Fund's Summer Fellow Sal Navarro spent three months interviewing principals and sharing their powerful stories. As a former Chicago Public Schools student, Sal had unique insight into why it's important for students to have strong, responsive leaders in their lives.
As a former undocumented student, Curie High School Assistant Principal Homero Penuelas does everything he can to makes sure his undocumented and first-generation students get the support they need: "Talent is distributed evenly. Opportunities are not."
By positioning herself as a resource and advocate for parents, Principal Lillian Lazu has developed personal relationships with students’ families.
