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CUSD Honors Top Principals, Asst. Principals, and Counselor


Media Release

Compton Unified School District recently recognized the top 2023 Certificated Administrators, including Principals, Assistant Principals, and Counselor. In an intimate afternoon reception at Caldwell Elementary School, Board of Trustees President Charles Davis thanked all the staff who serve the district: “On behalf of the board, we appreciate all that you do. You all have contributed so much to our school district’s success.”

As a Compton High School graduate, Board of Trustees member Satra Zurita also thanked the crowd of administrators: “I know how important what you do on a daily basis is to the success of our children in this community. Our students wouldn't have gotten to where they are today without all of you. Being a parent myself, I can say on behalf of parents in this community, thank you for what you do for our children.”  

Superintendent Darin Brawley opened the reception thanking all the staff who serve the district and then announced the recognized administrators. 

The 2023 Certificated Administrators and Counselor of the Year 

Outstanding High School

Principal of the Year 

Dr. Pamela Maddox (Compton Early College High School) 

Outstanding Middle School

Principal of the Year 

Mr. Patrick Sullivan (Davis Middle School)  

Outstanding Elementary

Principal of the Year 

Ms. Cecelia McDuffie (Foster Elementary School) 

Outstanding Middle School

Assistant Principal of the Year 

Mrs. Angela Hines (Davis Middle School) 

Outstanding Elementary

Assistant Principal of the Year 

Ms. Takisha Spears (Emerson Elementary School)  

Outstanding District Administrator of the Year

Ms. Shawnte Clewis 

Outstanding Counselor of the Year

Ms. Kim Cao (Centennial High School)  

Principal
Compton Early College High School Principal Dr. Pamela Maddox and Dr. Darin Brawley
Principal

Dr. Darin Brawley, Davis Middle School Principal Patrick Sullivan, Dr. Kimberly Tresvant

Principal
Dr. Darin Brawley, Foster Elementary School Principal Cecelia McDuffie, Dr. Kimberly Tresvant