“Show up authentically, and synergy will meet you there.” Sanjo Jendayi
Welcome to The Catherine and Count Basie Magnet School of Multimedia and Performing Arts!
It is an honor and privilege to serve as the principal. As an instructional leader, I serve with great passion and excitement to ensure that our learning community creates the best possible educational experience for all. In partnership with staff, families, and community members, my goal is to provide each student with a positive, inspiring, and rigorous learning experience that prepares them to be productive citizens and lifelong learners in an ever-changing world. I believe in every student and am confident that every student will learn and be successful when provided with the right support and opportunities. As our vision and mission statement proclaim, The Catherine and Count Basie Magnet School of Multimedia and Performing Arts staff will work to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for academic excellence while fostering critical thinking skills that prepare students to overcome the challenges of society.
The Catherine and Count Basie Magnet School of Multimedia and Performing Arts is a great place to teach and learn! Our staff is committed to ensuring that our students discover their highest potential by meeting their needs academically, socially, and emotionally. Our staff receives ongoing professional development to be creative and innovative designers of instruction that engage all students in their learning. We are passionate about our students and are committed to making a difference in their lives. It is my sincere pleasure to work alongside such dedicated staff and community members to help provide an excellent educational experience for all of our students.
Every student deserves the opportunity to receive a high-quality education that prepares them to excel in life, and this is the place to make it happen because The Catherine and Count Basie Magnet School of Multimedia and Performing Arts C.A.R.E.S!