A.C. Stelle Gets New Principal

The Las Virgenes Unified School District has announced that Dr. Michael Williams will be the next principal of A.C. Stelle Middle School, replacing Mary Sistrunk, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

Sistrunk said that leaving her position is "bittersweet" and that she congratulates Williams for being selected to helm "this wonderful school." 

With over 18 years of education experience, Williams most recently was the assistant principal at Wredling Middle School, a high-performing institution in St. Charles, Illinois.

"The Las Virgenes Unified School District has a remarkable reputation for providing excellent education," Williams said in a press release. "Being offered a leadership role in this district inspires and motivates me beyond words."

Williams said he will focus his instructional energies on STEM topics while maintaining a strong commitment to nurturing the whole child.

"Focusing on a shared leadership model, I continually look for opportunities to bring out the strengths of others," he said in the press release. "I work alongside our team to maintain enthusiastically engaged students, staff and parents which I believe are essential characteristics of a wonderful learning environment."

Williams received his undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University, his masters in physiological biology from Hope International University and his doctorate from the University of Illinois. He began his career in the classroom, where he taught science classes in biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology.

"Dr. Williams experience with high achieving schools, common core state standards, building relationships and instructional leaders make him an excellent fit for the wonderful, high-producing A.C. Stelle staff, students and community," said Dr. Dan Stepenosky, LVUSD superintendent. "We are eager to welcome him to the district and our leadership team."