Kendra Randle is a passionate and student centered educational leader committed to excellence equity and continuous growth. A former classroom teacher Randle has progressed through multiple leadership roles including founding elementary dean principal fellow executive principal and elementary principal. She currently serves as Principal of Belzer Middle School in the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township returning to the community and district that shaped her own educational journey.
Throughout her career Randle has been known for leading from both the classroom and the principal’s chair. She models instructional best practices supports teachers through meaningful coaching and evaluation and steps in wherever needed to ensure students receive high quality instruction. Her leadership is grounded in data driven decision making strong systems and a deep belief in collective efficacy.
Randle has led and implemented schoolwide improvement initiatives with a particular focus on literacy instructional alignment and professional learning. Working closely with instructional leaders she has supported the use of high quality curriculum targeted foundational literacy practices and collaborative planning structures that strengthen teacher practice and improve student outcomes.
A strong advocate for school culture and community engagement Randle prioritizes relationship building and student voice. She has facilitated schoolwide assemblies family engagement forums and leadership opportunities that bring students staff and families together around shared goals. Her leadership style balances high expectations with care clarity and purpose.
Beyond the schoolhouse Randle is deeply engaged in service and the arts. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Alpha Mu Omega Chapter where she supports initiatives focused on educational access and community empowerment. She also participates in local community theatre and has performed in productions including The Color Purple reflecting her belief in the arts as a powerful tool for expression and connection.
Randle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Kentucky State University and a Master of Arts in Education from Union University. She is a lifelong learner who continues to seek opportunities for professional growth and leadership development guided by her commitment to students educators and the communities she serves.
Press release: Indianapolis Principal Kendra Randle Earns $25,000 Milken Educator Award
