Hillsborough board approves new principals for 3 more schools

The appointments take effect July 25, for a total of 57 new campus leaders since January.

The Hillsborough School Board approved three new principal assignments on July 12, 2022. From left, they are Carmen Harris, Kimbell Elementary; Michelle Perez, Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary; and Lipi Datta-Reid, Woodson K-8. [ Hillsborough County Public Schools ]

Marlene SokolTimes staff

Published Jul. 12|Updated Jul. 12

Three more Hillsborough County schools officially got new principals at Tuesday’s School Board meeting, joining dozens that have changed leaders in the first half of the year.

Carmen Harris is principal of Kimbell Elementary School, effective July 25. Harris, 43, worked most recently as an assistant principal at Robles Elementary. She joined the district in 2015.

Michelle Perez, 40, is being promoted from assistant principal to principal at Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary. Perez joined the district in 2013.

Lipi Datta-Reid, 47, is being promoted from assistant principal at Woodson K-8 to principal. Datta-Reid joined the district in 2003.

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