Principal - Veronica Maria Gallardo

I am so pleased to begin my second year with the Seattle Public School District and Wedgwood Elementary. I am genuinely excited to continue working with SPS because its’ core values of rigor, relevance, and building relationships with every student resonate strongly with my own ideals and values as an instructional leader. Through my work with the leadership team within the district and as a committee member of Race and Equity Relations, Seattle Public Schools/Seattle Education Association Professional Development Steering Committee and the Center for Educational Leadership UW/SPS, I can continue the difficult work of eliminating the achievement gap, a goal that has been at the heart of my own work as an educator during the past nine years. Furthermore, I am honored to be a part of a community of educators that will work diligently to create an educational environment that will enable our students to succeed academically and to become exceptional citizens in our communities.

I believe that principals today must understand that one person alone does not create a productive learning environment, but rather a team of educators and learners seeking to achieve the same goals. Collaboration with our colleagues can enhance the work we do in the classroom by helping us to implement our best practices and creating a culture of support for success for all students. This type of working arrangement often provides the best results for parents, students and teachers.

Finally, I genuinely believe in the importance of continued professional training and development for me individually as well as for the staff. This is something that can have benefits for the entire school community by allowing individuals to maximize their capabilities as educators and professionals.

Welcome to our Wedgwood School Community.

Veronica Maria Gallardo
Principal