Jolene Galpin

Jolene R. Galpin serves as the Principal at the District of Columbia International School since July 2023, bringing extensive experience from previous leadership roles as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, and Principal at ARISE Schools from June 2017 to June 2023, and Principal and Resident Principal in Chicago Public Schools from August 2006 to June 2017. Additional contributions include positions as a Teacher Development Coach and National Board Certification Mentor with TNTP Teaching Fellows and as a Framework Advisor. Jolene R. Galpin's educational background includes a Doctor of Education in Educational Policy and Organizational Leadership with a focus on Diversity and Equity from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as well as various advanced degrees in School Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, and Psychology.