Principal Upper School

Akua D. Kankam proudly serves as the Principal of East Upper School. Her passion is instilling unbreakable confidence in her Scholars and encouraging them to challenge obstacles that may stand in the way of their personal and professional goals. She is most proud of the genuine relationships she has maintained with Scholars and families throughout her 30-year career.

Ms. Kankam has a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in School Counseling from the University of Rochester, as well as an M.S. in Educational Leadership from St. John Fisher College. She began her career as a School Counselor at Thomas Jefferson Middle School before moving into leadership for 21 years. She has served as a House Administrator at Charlotte High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Assistant Principal at Rochester Early College International High School, and most recently as a Vice Principal at East.

Now, as Principal of East, we are thrilled to welcome Ms. Kankam into this role. Her deep commitment to our Scholars, families, and staff makes her the perfect leader for this next chapter. We know she will do an outstanding job guiding East with the same passion, dedication, and excellence she has always shown.

akua.kankam@rcsdk12.org

585.288.3130 *4262