Dr. Cynthia Colón holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Southern California, a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Doctorate of Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. As the Principal, her leadership, vision, and strategic planning led to a dramatic turnaround at St. Bernard High School and over the years, Dr. Colón led fund raising efforts, bringing in nearly 2 million dollars in renovations. Further, academics became a major focus and several innovative programs were implemented including; single-gender math and science. Prior to becoming a Principal, Dr. Colón spent 12 years at Marymount High School in Los Angeles, as the Director of College Counseling, Assistant Academic Dean, and Dean of Students. In addition, she also has experience with the college admissions process as a former assistant director at Vassar College in New York, where she was responsible for recruitment in seven states throughout the country. As the first to attend college in her family, Cynthia grew an intense passion for higher education. She founded Co-Ed College Consultants, Inc. to assist students in writing their college essays through a four-day workshop.
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