Principal for a Day (PFAD), a business-and-school community partnership event, is the signature platform for the SCHOOL-CONNECT program to introduce and build school connections. This year through Principal for a Day, SCHOOL-CONNECT will unite 60 business leaders from all walks of life to experience firsthand the accomplishments of and challenges facing our city’s public schools.

Who participates in Principal for a Day?

Principals for a Day are members of the New Orleans’ community who have an interest in the local school system. In order to connect the business community and the school community, the participants are usually business leaders or recognized members of the community.

In 2008, twenty of New Orleans' business and community leaders participated in Principal for a Day. Download a list of the Principal for a Day Class of 2008.

Become a part of Principal for a Day.

We are currently accepting applications from community leaders who wish to serve as Principals for a Day, as well as from schools who wish to host a Principal. Register to be PFAD 2009 participating school or community leader TODAY! Schools interested in participating in PFAD 2009 must also download and complete a School Profile. Completed School Profiles should be emailed to pfadschools@handsonneworleans.org.

Want to learn more?

Community leaders needing more information should contact pfads@handsonneworleans.org.
Schools needing more information should contact pfadschools@handsonneworleans.org.

You may also find it helpful to download the PFAD 2009 Save the Date and the PFAD FAQs.

On November 14, 2008 HandsOn New Orleans, Merrill Lynch, and the Recovery School District sponsored the first annual New Orleans Principal for a Day. Twenty business and community leaders entered seventeen schools and forged lasting partnerships that will ensure our youth have the resources they need to succeed.

Click here to download a powerpoint of pictures from the day.

Principal for a Day is made possible through the generous support of HandsOn New Orleans, Merrill Lynch, SCHOOL-CONNECT, and the Recovery School District.