Assistant Principal-Michalis Gordon
Assistant Principal Michalis Gordon
I graduated from the American College of Greece in Athens, Greece with a BA in History and I received my Masters in Science in Educational Leadership from CSU East Bay.
I taught 8th & 11th Grade US History at the American Community Schools in Athens for two years before moving back to the US to teach at my alma mater, Newark Memorial High School for 18 years. At Newark Memorial, I taught history and English and was the director of a California Partnership Academy concentrating on Media arts and communications for 7 years. I also coached wrestling at NMHS for 16 years as an assistant Varsity and head JV coach, achieving 4 league dual titles.
I was the Dean of Students for two years at NMHS before moving ot Gunn High School in Palo Alto as an Assistant Principal. At Gunn, I supervised the Counseling department , College & Career Center, and the Wellness Center. I live in San Carlos with my wife and 13 year old son.
I am excited to join Capuchino High School as an Assistant Principal and look forward to meeting you this school year.
Michalis Gordon