October is Principal Appreciation Month, and at Distinctive Schools, we deeply honor and recognize the incredible leaders who guide our campuses every day. This year, we are giving flowers—a tribute to the dedication, vision, and heart our principals pour into their schools, their staff, and their students.
The foundation of a thriving culture is a strong leader, and Principal Melinda Jean-Baptiste and Resident Principal Terrence Davis deserve to be showered with recognition.
Principal Jean-Baptiste is admired for her transformative vision and determination to build that vision into reality through hard and heart work.
"You have a distinct vision for your school that integrates the very best for our students."
"I deeply appreciate her dedication to build her vision into a reality, and the hard and heart work she does to make it happen."
"Her long-term vision for what these students can achieve is truly transformative."
"Your commitment to building staff capacity helps teachers grow into their best selves, and your vision for a thriving student culture shines through."
Resident Principal Davis is celebrated as a quiet force—a steady presence who grounds his school communities in calm, compassion, and consistent relationships.
"He brings a grounded, calming influence to every situation."
"Your steady presence is truly a gift, you are the calm in the storm, a quiet force who leads by example and never seeks the spotlight."
"What shines most is the way you make it a point to connect with students, reminding us that strong leadership is rooted in relationships."
"Mr. Davis is a quiet storm that has such intense power for such subtle delivery."
The impact of Principal Jean-Baptiste and Resident Principal Davis is vast, touching every student, staff member, and family. We encourage everyone in our community to continue to give them flowers throughout October—and beyond! Whether it’s a quick email of gratitude, a note of thanks, or recognizing them in passing in the hallway, your appreciation keeps their passion burning brightly. Thank you, again, to Principal Jean-Baptiste and Resident Principal Davis. Your dedication is the engine that drives our joyful, thriving culture and makes “All Means All” a reality every day.