Darrell Kretz, Assistant Principal

Darrell Kretz moved to Pinellas County in 1988 and, in 1999, started a school for martial arts, and became an instructor for the D.A.R.E. program.  His involvement with D.A.R.E. exposed him to numerous schools in Pinellas and Pasco County. He spent time volunteering at the Schwettman Education Center in Pasco County, which is equivalent to Calvin Hunsinger School, and enjoyed it so much, he found his future passion in working with at-risk youths.  His next step was to enroll in USF's Teacher for All Children(TAC) program, earning a Masters in Varying Exceptionalities.

After graduation, he began his career at Azalea Middle School in 2002.  He would continue his journey by teaching at Lealman Intermediate and Clearwater High School before advancing to Assistant Principal at Bayside High School, in which he served the next 12 years. In 2021, he became part of the administrative team at Lealman Innovation Academy.

Personal Message:

I am overjoyed to be joining the team at Calvin Hunsinger School as Assistant Principal. This is my dream job and I look forward to working collaboratively with students, staff, families and the community, preparing students for college, career and life.

Thank you for your support.

Darrell Kretz, Assistant Principal

Kretzd@pcsb.org