“We Are Excited To Have Dr. Souzy Ohanian Back Home To Lead Rose And Alex Pilibos Armenian School To New Successes”
Sarkis Ourfalian, Chairperson Of The Board Of Regents
The Board of Regents of the Prelacy Armenian Schools announced the appointment of Dr. Souzy Ohanian as the new Principal of Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School.
Dr. Ohanian’s rich educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge, a Master of Arts degree and Credentials in K-12 Education/Teacher Education, and multiple subject credentials from the University of Phoenix, a second Master of Arts degree and preliminary credentials in Educational Administrative Leadership and Policies from California State University, Northridge, and a Doctor of Education, Ed.D, in K-12 Curriculum and Instruction from Capella University.
The Prelacy Armenian Schools are a familiar environment for Dr. Ohanian, having served as a first-grade teacher at Vahan and Anoush Chamlian Armenian School from 1992-2012, and as Elementary Assistant Principal of Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School from 2012-2022.
Since 2022, Dr. Ohanian has been serving as the Principal of Charlotte and Elise Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School. Over the span of three decades, Dr. Ohanian has dedicated her career to education, as a teacher, first-grade lead teacher, mentor to college students and new teachers, Elementary Academic Director, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, and Assistant Principal.
“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Souzy Ohanian as the new Principal of Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School. We welcome back Dr. Ohanian to the Prelacy Armenian Schools family, where she has over two decades of service. With her strong leadership abilities, professionalism, passion for education, and extensive knowledge about the Prelacy Armenian Schools, Dr. Ohanian is the ideal candidate to lead Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School to new heights. We have full confidence that Dr. Ohanian will cultivate an environment at Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School conducive to learning and student growth” stated Sarkis Ourfalian, Chairperson of the Board of Regents of Prelacy Armenian Schools.
“We are certain that with the blessing of Western Prelate Archbishop Kegham Khacherian, the Executive Council of the Western Prelacy, the Board of Regents of Prelacy Armenian Schools as well as the support and collaboration of the school’s faculty, staff, School Board, local organizations and school committees, Dr. Souzy Ohanian will excel in her new position. We are excited to have Dr. Souzy Ohanian back home to lead the school to new successes,” added Ourfalian.
The Board of Regents of the Prelacy Armenian Schools extends its sincere congratulations to Dr. Souzy Ohanian and the Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School community and wishes them continued success in their educational mission
