U.S. Secretary of Education Inspires Girls Prep Bronx Principal with Surprise Call

10/13/15 — Principal Josie Carbone of Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School received a phone call from Arne Duncan, the U.S. Secretary of Education, where he commended Carbone’s dedication to the neighborhood. This was one of only six personal phone calls the Secretary of Education made to principals around the nation.

Secretary Duncan encouraged Carbone to apply for the Principal Ambassador Fellowship. This position would allow her to join the national dialogue about public education.