Welcome to the Proud Principals Podcast, where we share the incredible work of school leaders making a difference every day. This podcast is your go-to source for recognizing, acknowledging, and sharing the best practices of educational leaders. Join us as we celebrate true, proven efforts that transform schools and inspire success. Let’s learn from each other and take pride in the amazing accomplishments happening in our schools. Lead with Pride!
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Welcome to the Proud Principals Podcast, where we share the incredible work of school leaders making a difference every day. This podcast is your go-to source for recognizing, acknowledging, and sharing the best practices of educational leaders. Join us as we celebrate true, proven efforts that transform schools and inspire success. Let’s learn from each other and take pride in the amazing accomplishments happening in our schools. Lead with Pride!
State POY Series - Pierre Orbe (New York) - Believe Before Anyone Else
Proud Principals Podcast with Tony Cattani
54 minutes 59 seconds
3 months ago
State POY Series - Pierre Orbe (New York) - Believe Before Anyone Else
Pierre Orbe - New York Secondary Principal of the Year - 2025DeWitt Clinton High School New York City
Pierre Orbe is the principal of DeWitt Clinton High School in Bronx, NY. Previously, he was a science teacher and an assistant principal. He leads one of the nation’s most historic schools—alma mater to icons like Stan Lee, Ralph Lauren, and James Baldwin. Under his leadership, DeWitt Clinton’s graduation rate has increased from under 46% to more than 97%, with significant equity gains for Black and Hispanic students, English language learners, and students with IEPs. Listening to student and family voices, he has introduced purpose-driven innovations such as a nursing pathway and EMT certifications, a computer science sequence with industry credentials, and college credit-bearing courses. After-school vocational programs in plumbing, electrical, cosmetology, barbering, tattoo design, and culinary arts have provided students with real-world skills and job prospects. He credits this success to a committed staff, empowered students, and a community ready to reclaim its legacy.
porbe@schools.nyc.gov
Location: 100 West Mosholu Parkway South, Bronx NY 10468
Phone: (718) 543-1000
Proud Principals Podcast with Tony Cattani
Welcome to the Proud Principals Podcast, where we share the incredible work of school leaders making a difference every day. This podcast is your go-to source for recognizing, acknowledging, and sharing the best practices of educational leaders. Join us as we celebrate true, proven efforts that transform schools and inspire success. Let’s learn from each other and take pride in the amazing accomplishments happening in our schools. Lead with Pride!
