principal Archives - The Tam News

Tam High new principal announced

By Claire Lawson, Reporter • Jun 7, 2023

Tamalpais High School announces Kimberly Clissfold, ED.d., as its new fall 2023 principal.

A day in the life of Principal Farr

By Mikyla Williams • Apr 19, 2022

“I like being able to see students as they come in … I hope that it helps them to see me here."

Former principal Jim Hanretty dies at 92

By Saranyu Nel • Feb 15, 2019

Jim Hanretty, a former teacher, coach, and Tam principal, passed away on Tuesday, January 8 at the age of 92. School district administrators were notified by superintendent Tara Taupier in a January 9...

JC Farr Hired as New Principal

By Elissa Asch & Marina Furbush • Sep 21, 2016

By this point in the school year you’ve probably seen a new face on campus, talking to students and giving assembly presentations. This new addition to the Tam community is principal J.C. Farr. Farr...

Search for Principal Continues

By Marina Furbush • Jun 3, 2016

In an email sent out to students and parents on May 11, the Tamalpais Union High School District Office of Human Resources informed the community that the prospective principal candidate for Tam next...

13 Questions in 3 Minutes: Dr. Synyard

By TBN • Jan 20, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MGjLYxi1cc&feature=youtu.be TBN reporters sit down with Tam principal Julie Synyard in this fairly self-explanatory segment called 13 Questions in 3 Minutes.

Q&A with Tam’s New Principal: Dr. Julie Synyard

By Emma Talkoff • Jun 12, 2013

Next year Tam will welcome Dr. Julie Synyard as our school’s new principal. Synyard has taught English and history and received her administrative credential in the Albany Unified School District in...

TUHSD Board Announces New Tam Principal

By Wesley Emblidge • Mar 28, 2013

Dr. Julie Synyard was introduced as the new principal of Tam for the 2013-2014 school year on March 27 at a Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) board meeting held at Tam. Synyard’s hiring...

Principal Drescher Resigns Early; Dr. Robert Vieth Hired as Interim Principal

By News Staff • Feb 11, 2013

Principal Thomas Drescher announced his immediate resignation on January 28, a sudden change from his previously planned resignation date of June 30. Drescher sent an email to staff during the day...

UPDATED: Drescher Resigns Early

By Emma Boczek, Sophia Ellingson & Chris Henn • Jan 28, 2013

UPDATE 2: On January 29 the interim principal to replace former Principal Drescher was announced to be former San Marin High School principal Bob Vieth. TUHSD Superintendent Laurie Kimbrel sent out an...

Principal Drescher Expands on Resignation

By Chris Henn & Justin Schmidt • Nov 23, 2012

Principal Tom Drescher announced on November 6 that he will be resigning to pursue a degree in Educational Leadership. Drescher’s resignation, effective June 30, will mark the end of his six years...