Starting out as a theater major and working her way through graduate schools and other important roles in the education field, Priscilla Sands became the head of Marlborough School, a top girls’ school in Los Angeles known for its academic success and diverse student body. The Huffington Post’s Laura Dunn recently interviewed Dr. Sands and talked about her career history, her future, and the advice she gives to women in the field.
Sands says: “My advice for women who are interested in a leadership position in a school is to see the role not just as an educator, but also as a mayor. In the small towns of schools, the mayor not only oversees the course of study for students, guides the professional development of employees, and serves as a representative for the town, but she also must deal with zoning, trash pickup, security, and safety.”
Read more: Women In Business Q&A: Dr. Priscilla Sands (The Huffington Post)