Administration

Matthew Pendrak
Principal

Matt Pendrak has served as the Principal of Los Lunas Middle School since May 2025, bringing a rich background in educational leadership and a strong commitment to community engagement. He previously served as the Principal of Los Lunas Elementary School from 2023 to 2025, where he successfully grew enrollment. Originally from Ilion, NY, Mr. Pendrak holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia, a Master’s degree in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Kansas. 

This dedication to academic excellence has yielded historic, school-wide milestones for the LLMS Tigers. Under Mr. Pendrak's leadership, student achievement and growth have shattered expectations, highlighted by double-digit gains in 7th and 8th-grade reading benchmarks and an increase in high school readiness for the 8th-grade class compared to the previous year. Even amidst the rollout of a brand-new math curriculum, over 60% of all students exceeded grade-level growth goals, alongside staggering growth in language usage. Mr. Pendrak is incredibly proud of the resilient students, dedicated teachers, and supportive Tiger families who have partnered together to build this phenomenal educational momentum.