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New Principal at La Salle High School
Education May 10, 2016
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New La Salle High School Principal Courtney Kassakhian. – Courtesy photo
Dr. Richard Gray, president of La Salle High School, has appointed Mrs. Courtney Kassakhian as the School’s 15th principal. Kassakhian will begin her duties on July 1. She succeeds Brother Christopher Brady, FSC, who is retiring as principal.
Kassakhian brings 15 years of professional elementary and secondary school experience including two years as principal of Incarnation Elementary School in Glendale.
A native Angelino, Kassakhian earned her bachelor’s at the University of Southern California, a single subject credential (English) from the California State University Los Angeles, and a master’s in Catholic school administration from Loyola Marymount University. Her career as a Catholic school educator included service in a variety of administrative capacities from director of admissions to vice-principal for instruction to principal.
Kassakhian is particularly experienced in supporting the professional development of faculty and, in addition to taking responsibility for the WCEA/WASC accreditation process in two schools, she has led the implementation of a one-on-one technology program and managed summer programs at the high school level. In addition to her administrative duties, Kassakhian is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
In making the announcement, Dr. Richard Gray, school president, said, “Mrs. Kassakhian brings a proven record of educational leadership, a keen grasp of the challenges currently facing principals of Catholic secondary schools and a zealous passion for the students entrusted to her care. I am particularly pleased that Mrs. Kassakhian received high marks from every constituent group that interviewed her.”
In accepting the position, Kassakhian noted: “I am honored and thrilled to have been chosen as the next principal of La Salle High School and I look forward to being part of this outstanding school community that has enabled students to learn, serve and lead for 60 years.”
