Dr. Stephanie McClay Named New Principal Of Agoura High School

AGOURA HILLS, CA – Dr. Stephanie McClay was named the new principal of Agoura High School, the Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) Board of Education and leadership team announced Thursday. McClay comes to LVUSD from the San Fernando Valley, where she served as a Director in Local District Northwest (Los Angeles Unified School District) for the past year, the press release said.

McClay started her career in Pennsylvania as a Special Education teacher, developing an early dedication to student achievement, and adopting creative uses for technology in the classroom, according to LVUSD. This led to her next role as an Instructional Technology Applications Facilitator in LAUSD, planning and implementing professional development for teachers, the press release said.

McClay managed all aspects of Cal Burke High School's opening in Panorama City, including hiring, development of its instructional program, and the selection of instructional material as the founding principal. She then worked with the USC Rossier School of Education to open the USC Hybrid High School and facilitate its year-round, hybrid learning model in downtown Los Angeles, the press release said. She returned to the San Fernando Valley in 2013 as the principal of Portola Middle School and their Highly Gifted Magnet School in Woodland Hills. She earned her Master’s and Doctorate in Education at Cal State Northridge, the press release said.

“Dr. McClay comes to Agoura High School with a lot of experience,” Superintendent Dr. Dan Stepenosky said. “In her most recent role as a Director, she supervised 17 principals, supporting them as they worked toward key instructional and student achievement goals.”

McClay, who is looking forward to working more closely with students in a smaller school district, will start July 1.

"It was very important to us to find the right leader for Agoura High School," Dallas Lawrence, President of the Board of Education, said. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. McCay to our community, because her background and her energy promise to be a great fit for the strongly invested parents, students, and staff members at the school."

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