Paul Revere Welcomes Dr. Shuntell Anthony as Principal

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

Paul Revere Charter Middle School started the 2023-24 academic year with a new principal: Dr. Shuntell Anthony.

A familiar face, Anthony previously acted as the school’s assistant principal for six years before stepping into the new role. She succeeded Thomas Iannucci, who served as principal since 2015.

“It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I introduce myself as the new principal of Paul Revere Charter Middle School and Magnet Center,” Anthony wrote to students, families, teachers and staff in a letter dated August 9. “I bring with me a deep passion for education, a steadfast commitment to student achievement and a collaborative approach to leadership … I am honored and thrilled to join this extraordinary community and embark on a journey of growth, learning and success alongside each and every one of you.”

Anthony told the Palisadian-Post she grew up in South Los Angeles, attending Los Angeles Unified School District schools, including 52nd Street Elementary School, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies and Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets.

She started her career in education as a high school teacher of special education and taught biology for nearly 16 years. She also worked for the special education charter office as a least restrictive environment—or LRE—specialist.

When asked what drew her to Revere, Anthony said her eldest child graduated from the school and her younger children attend school in the neighboring areas, so she was familiar with the community.

“From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I was captivated by the warm and welcoming atmosphere that permeates every corner of our school,” Anthony wrote in the letter. “The dedication of our exceptional teachers, the boundless potential of our talented students, and the unwavering support from our engaged parents and community are the foundation upon which we will build our collective success.”

So far, Anthony told the Post she has enjoyed working with her parent group and learning about the support provided to the school, as well as talking to students and building a positive rapport.

“Additionally, I enjoy having a collaborative and cohesive team,” Anthony said. “Paul Revere Charter Middle School and Magnet Center’s wonderful staff—administrators, teachers, clerical, campus aids, cafeteria and custodial—are dedicated to providing a positive educational experience for our students and families. I look forward to working with my staff to improve academic outcomes for our students and providing students with enriching experiences that extend outside of the classroom.”