Principal

The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders seeks a qualified principal to lead the all-girls public school serving grades 6-12 for the Austin Independent School District. Today, more than 900 students represent a student body that reflects Austin’s diverse community. Each Ann Richards Star receives a world-class education thanks to a public-private partnership between the Austin Independent School District, and the Dallas-based Young Women’s Preparatory Network (YWPN), and the Ann Richards School Foundation. 

At the Ann Richards School, the mission is to ensure that students are not only admitted to college, but are also equipped to graduate from the college of their choice.The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders dedicates itself to prepare young women to attend and graduate from college, commit to a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, lead with courage and compassion, and solve problems creatively and ethically in support of our global community.

In addition to the education, experience, and leadership qualities outlined by the Austin Independent School District, the next leader of the Ann Richards School will also meet the following desired qualities:

• Possess an unwavering commitment to single gender education.
• Strong in curriculum development, specifically in project-based learning.
• Understand and honor the history of the school and the vision of Ann Richards and the founders for the mission.
• Capable of building upon the successful foundation of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and ensuring the school continues to be innovative and cutting-edge.
• Embrace the students, faculty, staff, and families, giving them a voice to ensure a collaborative school community.
• Work within the private-public partnership with the Ann Richards School Foundation to benefit students and support shared outcomes.