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Board announces appointment of Anthony Fucella as Brownell Middle School principal
Summary
In a closed‑session decision announced at the start of its meeting, the Gilroy Unified board said it voted unanimously, 6‑0, to appoint Anthony Fucella as principal of Brownell Middle School and briefly outlined his 14‑year classroom and leadership experience.
Doctor Munshi announced that the Gilroy Unified School District board voted unanimously in closed session to appoint Anthony Fucella as the next principal of Brownell Middle School.
"In closed session, the board unanimously, 6 0, voted to appoint Anthony Fucella as the next principal at Brownell Middle School," Doctor Munshi said, announcing the appointment and inviting attendees to a photo opportunity.
Doctor Munshi summarized Fucella’s career and qualifications. He said Fucella began his public school career in 2007 as a physical education teacher at Solorzano Middle School and dedicated 14 years to teaching and building relationships with students and families. "He then transitioned into school leadership and has served as assistant principal at Solorzano Middle School for the past 5 years," Doctor Munshi said, adding that Fucella earned his bachelor’s degree and teaching credential from San Jose State University and later completed a master’s degree in educational leadership and an administrative credential through National University.
Doctor Munshi described Fucella as committed to fostering a positive school culture, supporting student success and building partnerships with staff, students and families. He noted personal details mentioned during the announcement: Fucella enjoys photographing his children’s sporting events and local bird life, and he and his wife, who also works as a physical education teacher in San Jose, have three children, ages 9, 12 and 14.
The announcement came at the start of the board’s meeting; after the remarks and a planned photograph, the chair adjourned the session. No public discussion of alternate candidates or further personnel details were shared in the public record during this meeting.
