Administrators

Dear Highland Park Middle families,

I am honored to transition from Assistant Principal to Principal at Highland Middle, going onto my 5th year with this incredible school community! 

The middle school years play a pivotal role in a student's educational journey, influencing their academic, social, and emotional growth. As Principal, I am dedicated to ensuring that every student at Highland Middle receives the necessary support and resources to thrive during this transformative period. I firmly believe in the collaborative strength that emerges when students, families, and the school work together as a unified community.
Drawing upon years of diverse experience in education, including roles as an assistant principal, university-level instructor, curriculum and instructional lead at the district level, classroom teacher, and classroom support, I am committed to cultivating a learning environment that serves the whole child.  Together, with our talented and experienced staff, we are dedicated to providing our students with a rewarding middle school experience.
Having embarked on my own educational journey as an immigrant to the USA, I have gained a profound understanding of the transformative power of education on individuals and communities. I hold dearly, a Somali saying that I often reference,  "iftiin la'an, waa aqoon la'an", which loosely translates as, "to be without education is to be without light." As someone who speaks several languages, I am proud to be a part of an institution that not only celebrates but also actively promotes students learning other languages. At Highland Middle, we offer three distinct language pathways (Mandarin, Spanish, and French) through our MYP program, where every student learns a language, in addition to our dual-language programs in Chinese and Spanish.  
I want to warmly welcome-- new and returning families to Highland Middle School!  Families are welcome to reach me at hibaq.mohamed@spps.org.

Principal Mohamed