Cydneé Phoenix, an Atlantic City native, serves as Dean of Community Engagement.  She brings over 20 years of community relations, strategic recruitment, diversity & inclusion, relationship management, workforce & business development, and compliance to Principle Academy Charter (PAC).  Prior to joining PAC, Ms. Phoenix served in the nonprofit, private and government sectors.  She has devoted her personal life and professional career to helping young people find their passion and follow their dreams.

Ms. Phoenix attended Howard University and Stockton University, earning a BA in Marketing. She is an active member in the Atlantic City Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and works with several local community organizations. Her philosophy on education comes from a quote from the late President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.