Ms. Budzynski brings decades of experience in education to her new role as the inaugural principal of Ave Maria Elementary. She joined CCPS in 2008 and quickly established herself as a collaborative, student-centered leader. She served as principal of Naples Park Elementary for three years before moving to Seagate Elementary, where she spent eight years leading schoolwide academic growth and strengthening community partnerships. In 2019, she was recognized as the CCPS Principal of the Year.
Most recently, Ms. Budzynski served as principal of Village Oaks Elementary, where she led a remarkable schoolwide turnaround. During her tenure, Village Oaks transformed into a high-performing campus, reflecting the strong academic foundation and cohesive team culture she established…