New elementary school turnaround principal announced by district

Evan Palo, dean of academic outcomes at Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School, will assume the role of turnaround principal for the pre-k through fifth-grade at the school’s 2019-20 school year, according to a Lorain City Schools news release.

Palo, who came to the district in 2018, has a master’s degree in educational leadership, a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and the overarching theme of continued growth as a goal, among many others, the release said.

He began his career with the Ashtabula County Educational Service Center, where he developed instructional strategies to drive student growth.

Brandon

Easton, who served as the school’s principal for two years, and worked alongside

Palo for one year, said his former dean is a “phenomenal leader” with great knowledge of academics and a finger on the pulse of the needs of the school’s students and staff.

Easton said he believes the school, and its community, are left in good hands and sees Palo as the leader to continue a collaborative and positive culture throughout the building.

Palo said he is extremely excited to return to Helen Steiner Rice Elementary, after a great year serving the students as dean of academic

Palo, who came to the district in 2018, has a master’s degree in educational leadership and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

outcomes.

“For 2019-2020, I plan to hit the ground running this year with that same growth mindset,” he said. “Working closely and in collaboration with these teachers, parents, and most importantly our (students), I trust that Helen Steiner Rice Elementary will continue the pattern of growth that teachers, parents, and scholars expect.”

Palo