May 20, 2016 . . . On May 20, at a special board meeting of the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools, Mrs. Laila Discenza was hired as the new Chagrin Falls Middle School principal. She is replacing Mr. David Wessel who will be serving as the Director of Operations for True Freedom Ministries.
“As your new middle school principal, Chagrin Falls can expect dedication, responsiveness and excellence,” said Discenza. “My commitment to empowering students, teachers and families as a community of learners will be evident. I am thrilled to receive this opportunity and excited to work with the students, staff and community.”
Discenza first gained her educational experience and knowledge in Brunswick City Schools as a middle school teacher, coach and leader. After 10 years in the classroom, she became an administrator, where she spent four years as an assistant principal at Mayfield High School. Discenza received her Administrative Licensure and Masters of Arts in Education from Baldwin-Wallace College. She received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Toledo.
“What impresses me the most about Mrs. Discenza is she believes in building a community of learners where students are provided engaging, meaningful instruction with high academic and civic expectations,” said Robert Hunt, Superintendent of Chagrin Falls Schools. “The selection process was extensive and we had highly qualified candidates. Mrs. Discenza rose to the top by demonstrating an understanding of instructional best practice, collaborative leadership style and ability to put students at the center of decisions.”
Discenza was part of a teaching team that received the Ohio Middle Level Association Team of the Year in 2010. She has served on a number of curriculum, technology, safety, report card, and building and district leadership committees, among others.
Discenza is married to Roberto and they have a two-year- old daughter, Gemma. They reside in Parma.
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