Shant Der-Megerdichian Named Horace Mann Elementary School Principal in Glendale
Shant Der-Megerdichian is the new principal of Horace Mann Elementary School
Veteran educator Shant Der-Megerdichian was appointed the principal at Horace Mann Elementary School in Glendale, effective July 1.
Glendale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Darneika Watson announced the Der-Megerdichain’s promotion on Tuesday, along with other district-wide management changes.
An educator at Glendale Unified School District since 1992, Der-Megerdichian until recently was the Assistant-Principal at Toll Middle School, where he served in that position since 2019.
Der-Megerdichian began his career as an elementary classroom teacher at R.D. White Elementary School in 1992, then moved to John Muir Elementary School in 2000. In 2017, he was promoted to Assistant Principal at Wilson Middle School
He received his bachelor’s degree in History and a master’s degree in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also holds a master’s degree in Educational Administration from California State University, Los Angeles.
As the third largest public school district in Los Angeles County, the teachers, support staff, and administrators of the Glendale Unified School District serve more than 25,000 students through nine preschools, 20 elementary schools, four middle schools, five high schools, and four specialized schools. The Board of Education has prioritized supporting a thriving workforce to benefit student learning.
