Laurel Plains Announces Julie Upton as Principal
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Julie Upton has been a familiar face around #ClarkstownCSD for over a decade, as a music teacher at several elementary schools, an assistant principal at Festa, and most recently as interim principal of Laurel Plains Elementary. And now she's making Laurel Plains her home base permanently, as she was officially appointed principal of the school!
"Having the experience as an interim was a really great opportunity because I had the chance to observe, listen and learn the school," she says. "Building relationships with my students, my staff and the community is my favorite part of the job. Everyone works harder and more genuinely when they feel safe and seen and like they are a part of things."
Congratulations Julie!