Two days ago, nearly 150 leaders from across industries stepped into NYC schools for Principal For A Day®!
From classroom visits to thoughtful discussions, these moments highlight the connections and shared learning that make this day so meaningful.
Thank you to our school partners and visiting executives for making this year’s Principal For A Day® such a success.
Keep sharing your photos and highlights from the day, we love celebrating these moments with our community!
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We had a special guest be our Principal for the day, and a role model for our students. Thank you Ms. Julie Jainath a Vice President at Citi for bringing real-world inspiration into our elementary school halls. 📚🌟
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What happened behind the scenes? Lauren gave the influencer lab a beautiful presentation about her work and her hobbies, she spoke to us about her love for fashion and being able to be apart of the creative world. The club was also able to ask her questions and everyone spoke about their own creative passions and ideas. Lauren was a very nice and kind person to speak to, thank you so much for joining is today!
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A huge THANK YOU to Wendy Pius from Deloitte for serving as our Principal for the Day! 💙
Thank you to PENCIL for making this special experience possible for our students and school community.
Shoutout to our amazing student performers, our garden and chicken coop team, and all of our students and staff who helped make today such a memorable and meaningful day. Your energy, talent, and teamwork truly made the day shine! 🌟🐓
As Principal For A Day®, @tracymorgan sat down with the acting class at @talentunlimitedhighschool , sharing wisdom, laughs, and real industry guidance with the next generation of performers.
Thank you to the students for asking thoughtful questions and bringing such great energy to the discussion. #pfad2026
Today our law students had an amazing opportunity to participate in the “Principal for the Day” program alongside Terel Watson, Director of Legal Training and Assistant District Attorney in New York County ⚖️✨ Students and staff had the chance to learn from Mr. Watson’s experiences supporting students through civil rights issues and lengthy suspensions. At Van Buren High School, we’re committed to exposing our students to career pathways that inspire them and helping them see what’s possible for their future 💼📚 #FutureLeaders #LawStudents #PrincipalForADay #VanBurenPride #PFAD2026
Today, our owner, Denise Coke, was the Principal For A Day® at @artanddesignnyc ! Thank you, Principal Sugiura, for hosting $NP Designs, and thank you, @pencilorg , for having us.
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Thank you @pencilorg for matching us with the amazingly fun Maile Carpenter for our annual Principal for a Day event. She visited classrooms, interacted with students through games and info sessions, and joined teacher teams to get a behind the scenes look on all the different ways a school functions. Thank you Maile for creating spaces where students and teachers can ask questions and learn more about the genius behind @foodnetworkmag . We hope to see you again soon!!! #foodnetworkmag #artschool #artasapathwayforthinking #principalforaday2026 #PFAD2026 @nycschools
The excitement says it all!
Students at @talentunlimitedhighschool were ready to welcome @tracymorgan as their Principal For A Day®, an unforgettable moment filled with energy, connection, and inspiration.
Thank you, Tracy, for showing up for students and making this day so special! #PFAD2026
In just one week, on May 13, nearly 150 NYC public schools across all five boroughs will take part in PENCIL’s Principal for a Day®!
From Far Rockaway to Park Slope, Oakwood Heights to Harlem, school communities will welcome professionals from industries including tech, finance, healthcare, law, and more.
For one day, executives step into the role of school leaders, gaining firsthand insight into the realities of education, while students connect with real-world perspectives that help bring future career pathways into focus.
Will you be participating? Let us know in the comments!
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay to all the dedicated educators!
Thank you for your commitment to guiding and supporting students every day and for the vital role you play in shaping their futures. We’re grateful to partner with you to bring meaningful learning experiences into your classrooms.
Good luck to Team PENCIL as they take on the #TDFiveBoroBikeTour! 🚴♀️
We’re grateful for your energy and commitment to supporting PENCIL’s work!
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