Campolindo High School has a new administrative team this year, and these members recognize what they have inherited: a strong school with involved families, committed teachers and motivated students.

New Principal, Robyn Harrison, comes to Campo with more than 20 years in education. She began as an English teacher before becoming a department chair and associate principal. Much of her career has been spent in Lasallian education, where she developed a leadership style centered on service and personal connection.

“Making sure that our students have connections with adults on campus is at the crux of my leadership style,” she said. “We are mentoring them and partnering with parents and the community.”

Robyn is also the mother of five children, ages four to 26. She has experienced high school many times as both an educator and a parent helping children with different interests and paths.

At Campo, she has been impressed by students motivated to excel in academics, athletics and community service, along with a faculty invested in preparing them for more than grades and college applications.

Associate principal, Natalie Goepel, already knows the school and district well. She grew up in Lafayette, attended Acalanes High School and was inspired by her teachers to pursue education. After studying and teaching in Boston, Natalie returned to the area and joined Campo in 2020 as a special education teacher.

Moving into administration has given her a new view of a campus she thought she knew thoroughly. She now focuses on supporting teachers while respecting what has already been built and finding ways Campo can improve.

Associate principal, Jim Parsons, is new to the Acalanes Union High School District, but not to education or the area. Now in his 15th year as an educator, he spent most of his career in Dublin. Jim began as a science and health teacher, helped build engineering and Project Lead the Way programs, taught physical education, served as a department leader and became an athletic director.

Jim grew up in Pleasanton and has several connections to Moraga. His parents and other relatives live in town, and he lives within the district with his wife and two sons, ages eight and five. His wife attended Las Lomas High School.

“We always knew we wanted to be back here,” he said. “Now I get to be part of the school system that my kids will be part of.”

Together, the three administrators bring experience in English, Special education, Science, Engineering, Physical education and Athletics. They are also considering how to prepare students for a world being reshaped by technology and artificial intelligence.

Robyn hopes residents will think of Campo as a community gathering place, whether or not they have a student enrolled.

“I would love for the community to come out for the various events that we have,” she said. “Campo is a hub for our students, parents and teachers, but it is also community based. It’s a natural place for people to land.”