LaSandra White Named New Archie Williams High Principal

SAN ANSELMO, CA — Eight months after being appointed Marin school’s top administrator in an interim role, LaSandra White was named Archie Williams High School’s new principal, a permanent position, according to the Tamalpais Union High School District.

White was appointed as interim principal in late May in a reshuffling move. She replaced Dr. Liz Seabury, who took a temporary role in the district as senior director of inclusion, instruction and intervention.

White previously served as assistant principal.

White has served multiple roles during her 25-year career as an educator including academic workshop teacher, school counselor and 18 years as assistant principal at Redwood High.

White is also a member of the district’s Racial Justice Task Force.

“After spending 25 years in this great district, I am ready to move into the role of Principal, and I am excited and honored to be the Archie Williams High School Principal,” White said in a statement.

“The community - staff, students and parents - have been incredibly welcoming and supportive since I started in August and I look forward to continuing the work of getting to know and building strong relationships with everyone in the Archie Williams community. I also look forward to continuing the great work around equity, restorative practices and providing an inclusive, supportive and safe environment so that all students can thrive academically and social-emotionally.”

White started her career in education and adolescent mental health in 1996 as an academic support teacher at Redwood.

The following year, she transitioned to the role of school counselor, supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of students.

In 2002, White made the move to administrator, taking on the role of assistant principal, where she excelled, building strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.

LaSandra is a lifelong Marin resident. She grew up in Marin City, graduated from the Branson School and has strong roots in the community.

“I am thrilled that LaSandra will continue her great work in the District, this time as permanent Principal of Archie Williams High School” Tamalpais Union High School District Superintendent Tara Taupier said in a statement.

“LaSandra is an exceptional leader and exceptional person. Her energy, focus on equity and capacity to build relationships and community is a perfect match for the Archie Williams community. She fits, exactly, the type of leader the students and community stated they wanted and she’s more than ready for the challenge.”