Dr Akida Kissane Long has been a Principal Leadership Coach for Turnaround Arts CA since retiring from Los Angeles Unified School District where she served for 35 years as a teacher, curriculum specialist, central office administrator and elementary principal. Dr. Long mentors TACA principals, coaches and teachers and supports the implementation of Lesson Lab in our Network Schools.
“The arts should belong to everybody, and every kid should have the chance for a good education. Access to the arts and a high-quality education aren’t two different ideas, they are one reality.” – Frank Gehry