Principal
Pinehurst Elementary - Charleston County School District
Paul Pallagi is the proud principal of Pinehurst Elementary, a Title I institution serving nearly 800 students across grades 1st to 5th, with a diverse multilingual learner population comprising 75%. Holding a Bachelors of Science in Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Charleston Southern University, Paul brings over 16 years of invaluable experience in Title I schools to his role.
Known for his emphasis on relationship building, Paul fosters strong connections with teachers, students, parents, and community members alike. His leadership has been instrumental in propelling Pinehurst Elementary from the bottom 5% of elementary schools in South Carolina, marked by an unsatisfactory report card rating, to achieving an average rating within just one year. Paul's dedication to student success and his transformative leadership continue to inspire excellence within the Pinehurst community.
Partnership Power: A Yearlong University-school Coteaching Induction Program
Friday, February 21, 2025
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM PST