School Leader

Cinthya Gonzalez

Principal, PUC Inspire Charter Academy

Born in Mexico and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Cinthya Gonzalez brings both personal experience and professional expertise to her role as principal. As a former English learner who once faced the challenge of navigating an English-only classroom, she developed an early commitment to ensuring that all students—particularly those from immigrant backgrounds and multilingual communities, receive equitable access to high-quality education and meaningful support.

Ms. Gonzalez earned her Bachelor of Arts in Multiple Subjects in 2004 and her Liberal Arts teaching credential from California State University, Northridge in 2008 while teaching Kindergarten as an intern with the Los Angeles Unified School District. She later pursued a Single Subject English credential for California State University, Northridge and went on to teach middle school English for 14 years at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center. In 2021, she earned her Master's Degree and Administrative Services Credential from Loyola Marymount University.

After more than a decade in the classroom, Ms. Gonzalez transitioned into educational leadership, serving as Assistant Principal at Valley Charter Middle School before joining PUC Inspire Charter Academy, where she now proudly serves as Principal. She finds great joy and purpose in leading the PUC Inspire community and is honored to support such a vibrant and compassionate school dedicated to student growth and success. A committed educator, leader, and advocate, Ms. Gonzalez is passionate about fostering inclusive, academically rigorous, and culturally responsive learning environments. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their four children, finding balance and fulfillment in family life.