LMSA principal making an impact in her school LMSA principal making an impact in her school By Vanessa Pacheco | March 12, 2021 at 8:29 AM CST - Updated March 12 at 5:37 PM LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Since March is Women’s History Month, WDAM is highlighting a Laurel resident who is making a difference in her school and her student’s lives. “I strive to live a purpose-driven life and I truly believe this is my calling and this is my purpose,” Dr. Kiana Pendleton, principal at Laurel Magnet School of the Arts said. “So, it’s just an added bonus to be recognized for those efforts.”