March 20, 2019
Dr. Angela Tucker (pictured) took over as principal of Esmond Elementary in 2005 when the school was under-performing and being looked at for permanent closure. Today, the school is rated as level 1+ which is the highest performance rating a Chicago Public School can receive. Photo Credit: Provided by Dr. Angela Tucker.
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South Side Principal Brings School From The Verge Of Closing To A Level 1+ Rating
At one point, Esmond Elementary in the Morgan Park neighborhood was under-performing and on the verge of being closed permanently. Where many educators would have looked at Esmond as a lost cause, Dr. Angela Tucker saw the school as an exciting and challenging opportunity when she signed the contract to take over as Principal in 2005.