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Conn McCartan to be Interim Principal at Perpich Arts High School
Conn McCartan will serve for the 19-20 school year. His start date was 8/5/19.
Conn McCartan’s educational career spans 36 years. During that time, he has been a science teacher, a coach, a student council advisor, a dean of students, an assistant principal, and a principal. He has served as the high school principal at Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, and Blaine. Conn holds a B.S. in Natural Sciences from St. John’s University and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas.
“I am looking forward to serving the Perpich school community and its mission to provide a high quality, arts-focused education,” said McCartan.
Linda Brobeck, Chair of the Board’s HR Committee said, “I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Conn McCartan, as Interim Principal at PCAE. Conn comes to Perpich with an extensive background in administration, having served for 14 years as Principal of Eden Prairie High School, and many years prior, in other important administrative and mentoring roles. Conn is not a stranger to Perpich, having acted as an Educator Retreat Facilitator with Youth Frontiers, where he worked with staff building cultures of honor and purpose. The Board looks forward to working with Conn as we start the new school year!”