Congratulations to Darlene Ryan, principal of Glenwood Elementary School – winner of Principal of the Year honors from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools!
Ryan was honored in a surprise announcement Friday morning. She’s served as principal at Glenwood since 2010.
Darlene Ryan gets emotional after receiving her honor. Photo via CHCCS.
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