Summary
Michael Mcnelis is a seasoned school principal with over eight years in school leadership and more than two decades in education and administration, currently leading Frazier Park Elementary in Santa Clarita. He blends data-driven instructional improvement, budget and operations management, and shared leadership to boost academic outcomes and streamline school processes. Skilled in staff recruitment, IEP coordination, and community engagement, he builds strong partnerships with parents, PTSOs, and local stakeholders to foster safe, inclusive learning environments. His background spans classroom teaching through district-level administration, giving him a practical grasp of both pedagogy and organizational strategy. Unusual for a school leader, he also brings early-career finance and legal-administration experience, which strengthens his operational and compliance capabilities. Passionate about measurable student success, he consistently turns data into actionable plans that raise instructional quality and student achievement.
9 years of coding experience
California State University, Northridge
Master of Science (MS), Education, Master of Science (MS), Education at University of New Haven
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General at Bentley University