Among the new principals are James Stuckey, an 18-year Duval Schools educator, who will take the helm at James Weldon Johnson Middle School. Mr. Morrison is married to Lauren Morrison and they have 3 children Naomi, Noelle, and Khalil. I am very excited for the 2022-2023 school year. Erica Little-Bartley was one of Duval's first to complete the program. USA (1,373,456) > Florida (19,296) > Florida School Records (2,360) > Duval County School Records (147) NOTE: Additional records that apply to Duval County are also on the Florida School Records page. Brown, Brentwood Elementary:Jackie Jones, hired from Gainesville, Brookview Elementary: Katie O'Connell, former assistant principal at Greenland Pines Elementary, Chimney Lakes Elementary: Beverly Walker, former principal at Westview K-8, Crown Point Elementary: Brett Hartley, former assistant principal at Crown Point, Crystal Springs Elementary: Lashawn Russ, former principal at Romana Elementary, Englewood Elementary: Dino Mullin, former assistant principal at Alimacani Elementary, Garden City Elementary:Michelle Grover, former assistant principal at Mandarin Oaks Elementary, Gregory Drive Elementary: Andrea Schletter, from the district office, Hyde Grove Elementary:Augena Sapp, former assistant principal at West Jacksonville Elementary, John Stockton Elementary: Stephanie Brannan, former principal at Ortega Elementary, Merrill Road Elementary: Peggy Sue Heybruch, former assistant principal at Parkwood Heights Elementary, Mount Herman:Linda Pratt was recruited from Clay County, Normandy Village Elementary: Helen Dunbar, former principal from Biltmore, Oak Hill Academy:Stephanie Smith, former principal at Alden Road, Ortega Elementary: Chiquita Maxwell, former principal at Crystal Springs, Pearson Elementary: Erica Little, former assistant principal at Pearson, Pickett Elementary: Carlene Smith, former assistant principal at Pickett, Ramona Elementary: Detra Demps, former assistant principal at San Mateo Elementary, R.L. Interviews are ongoing to select a new Alden Road principal, Vitti said. That number is about 26 percent less than last school year when 30 were reassigned. I truly look forward to the collaborative work that we will be doing this school year. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Duval County Public Schools ended its decades-long services agreement with JASMYN, an organization that provides resources for the LGBTQ community, citing a social media post from the organization that contained materials deemed to be inappropriate for children. Daniels are becoming gifted and talented magnet schools, while S.P. In turn, schools with high principal turnover are likely to retain fewer teachers over time. Greenland Pines Elementary Beverly Walker Forrest (Westside), First Coast, and was the Math Coach at Raines High School before returning to Westside High School. Our work encompasses mental health programs, housing resources, HIV prevention and health services and teen programs, all essential to helping LGBTQ+ young people be whole and healthy. Ruling year info 1988 President Ms. Rachael Tutwiler Fortune Main address 40 East Adams Street Suite 110 Jacksonville, FL 32202 USA Show more contact info Formerly known as $('span#sw-emailmask-42415').replaceWith(''); But Richardson recognizes the talent of the other Duval County principals that were nominated and said she considers all the hard working principals in Duval County to be Principals of the Year. . Also, attention Fletcher Athletes, all students interested in participating in athletics must be cleared through the following link www.athleticclearance.com. Continuing this trend can make the 2022/2023 school year Fletchers greatest year ever. The two will move on to compete for the Florida Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year titles, which will be announced in . During her years of teaching, she taught Algebra 1 at N.B. I want to make it very clear that the termination of this agreement in no way impairs our continued commitment to all students and employees, including those that identify as LGBTQ +. Daniels, Susie Tolbert Elementary: Andrea William-Scott, former principal at S.P. Eugene Butler Principal Sylvia Johnson, one of Duval County's most lauded principals, will leave the school next school year for a district-level position, the school system announced Friday . The Duval County School Board approved 19 new principal changes for the coming school year. Many times, principal reassignments for the next school year are posted on the first Duval County School Board meeting agenda after school it out for the summer, which would be June. All about the students. This appears to be a hasty decision. Joe covers education and breaking news. Emily Bloch is a youth culture andeducation reporter for The Florida Times-Union. Charlene McEarl, former principal at John Stockton Elementary, Johnnie Miller, former assistant principal at Bayview, Sabrina Session-Jones, former principal at R.L. Parents, the Duval Teachers United union, and community members already sit in on principal screenings, which is the process to determine if an assistant principal is ready for principal placement. Lee High School Timothy Feagins Brown Elementary: Star Conner, former principal at Normandy Village, Ruth Upson Elementary:Yvonne Spinner, former assistant principal at Upson, R.V. DCPS has policies and procedures in place to protect its employees, students and anyone associated with the District from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or retaliation. That's down about 27 percent compared to last year when 22 principals moved schools. In the interim, staff from the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Health and Physical Education department will provide an additional layer of support to schools and families as needed. 165 166 167 Advertisement Please go online and register for your parent portal. According to the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, schools that serve low-income students are more likely to experience a principal change. Emily Bloch is a youth culture andeducation reporter for The Florida Times-Union. Duval County Public Schools is an equal opportunity school district. The superintendent would continue to make the final decisions. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. It prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, gender, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, genetic information and veteran status. Always striving to help every student meet the expectation of being successful in math and life. I am committed to ensuring that each student receives the absolute best academic and social support with the hope that they may become a productive and model citizen. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Assistant Principal Ms. Lori Westberry. We were able to accomplish many of our goals during the 21/22 school year. Duval County Public Schools is governed by the Duval County School Board, a body of seven elected officers, each board member representing a particular geographic area. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. . He has held a variety of roles in the education space including teaching 3. grade, and Elementary STEM Teacher. He is an alum of Florida A&M and began his teaching career in Jacksonville as a Teach For America Corp Member at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School. We are determined to improve student performance by providing educational excellence in every classroom, for every student, every day. He is a diehard fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Florida A&M Rattlers. He also enjoys running, grilling, and home improvement projects in his spare time. Other moves includeViolet Stovall, outgoing principal of Fort Caroline Elementary andCharlene Smith, outgoing principal ofPickett Elementary, who are swapping schools. This group has accomplished a lot - from raising school grades, to improving student behaviors, and to overcoming challenges such as neighborhood crime and devastating fires. Hyde Grove Primary Caroline Davis "We do that now informally but the process would be more formal. Although JASMYN has been a partner to the district for over 20 years, providing support and resources for students, staff and the community, we have decided to terminate our current services agreement with their organization. The Duval County school district told News4JAX that it had 389 classroom teacher vacancies and 64 instructional staff vacancies as of Aug. 1. Follow her on Twitteror email her. Duval County Public Schools is an equal opportunity school district. DCPS has policies and procedures in place to protect its employees, students and anyone associated with the District from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or retaliation. Top 30% of the state of Florida Algebra 1 teachers in 2017-2018 school year. Bartley is assistant principal at Garden City Elementary on Jacksonville's Northside. Email: Honored at this month's board meeting were: We focus with teenagers primarily on fighting bullying and harassment that they encounter every day.. DCPS has policies and procedures in place to protect its employees, students and anyone associated with the District from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or retaliation. Our PTSA not only assists with our student orientation but will also assists with pre-planning and opening of school. Click the buttons below to print the current page or Return to the Search area. In 2009, former Florida Gov. Byron Morrison is a native of Tampa, FL and has been working in public education since 2012. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Average annual salary was $45,518 and median salary was $50,941. "This will be used to inform the selection process," he said. The Times-Union compiled a list of principals leaving breaking down the school, outgoing principal, where they're goingand who their replacement will be based on multiple public records provided by Duval County Public Schools. Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology, Fort Caroline Middle School of the Visual and Performing Arts, Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership, Richard Lewis Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, Smart Pope Livingston Primary Learning Center, Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies and Leadership, Young Men's and Women's Leadership Academy, John E. Ford English and Bilingual Montessori Pre K-8 School, Mattie V. Rutherford Alternative Education Center, Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts, Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, Samuel W. Wolfson School for Advanced Studies and Leadership, 4359 Spring Park Rd. In 2020, 30 principals were reassigned. 20 Duval County principals expected to be reassigned to new schools Watch The Morning Show The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and. In. A Duval County Public Schools spokespersonsaid the district recognizes that school leadership is central to school culture, teacher development, parent engagement and, most importantly, student achievement. Next year, Duval will conduct community "needs assessments" to see what community members and other "stakeholders" want to see in principals, Vitti said. Livingston, Claire St. Amand, former principal at Oak Hill Elementary, Maysha Shelton, former principal at Fort Caroline, Meghan Green, former assistant principal at A. Philip Randolph, Kenya Griffin, former principal at Englewood Elementary, Shawn Platts, former assistant principal at J.E.B. We never use that game on our campus with teenagers or with 13-year-olds, in particular, weve never done sex education of any kind, including that game, Watson told News4JAX. Willis is one of five assistant principals who moved into a principal position this year, though not all stayed at their respective original schools. BS, Business Administration, University of Phoenix 2002, MA, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Florida 2012, MS, Education Leadership, University of Columbia, Teachers College 2015. By Larry Spruill and Action News Jax August 29 . Jocelyn Mitchell begins her educational journey as a middle school math teacher at JEB Stuart aka Westside Middle School. He also has worked as a Turnaround Math Interventionist in Atlanta Public Schools and a district math coach in Clayton County Public Schools (Georgia). Our faculty and staff have a firm belief that all students can learn, and no children will be left behind. More on this: Research shows how teacher turnover impacts students of color at Duval schools, "I am encouraged to see a decrease in the number of reassignments, as our research shows principal transitions can lead to teacher retention challenges," Jacksonville Public Education Fund President Rachael Tutwiler Fortune said. Becoming an Assistant Principal at Westside High School is a very personal accomplishment because it is the community, I raised my family and two of my children are N.B Forrest (Westside) graduates. Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology, Fort Caroline Middle School of the Visual and Performing Arts, Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership, Richard Lewis Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, Smart Pope Livingston Primary Learning Center, Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies and Leadership, Young Men's and Women's Leadership Academy, John E. Ford English and Bilingual Montessori Pre K-8 School, Mattie V. Rutherford Alternative Education Center, Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts, Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, Samuel W. Wolfson School for Advanced Studies and Leadership, 5530 Firestone Rd. 2022-23 Progress Reports &Report Card Dates UPDATED 12.6.22, Parent/Guardian OneView & Portal Information, Also, attention Fletcher Athletes, all students interested in participating in athletics must be cleared through the following link, Again, we want to thank each of you for your support, and we look forward to making the 2022-2023 school year our best yet. His administrative experience includes serving as a K-8 Assistant Principal and Middle School Principal in the Metro Detroit area. Thanks for all you do..and as always..Go Senators!! These are just a few ways that Rutledge H. Pearson principal, Carolyn Davis, is being described by her school community as they celebrate her selection as the 2022 Florida . Greene states that the termination of this agreement in no way impairs our continued commitment to all students and employees, including those that identify as LGBTQ + and goes on to write that DCPS is currently evaluating its remaining district partnerships to determine if additional resources are needed. Sixteen Duval County Public Schools principals have been reassigned ahead of the 2022-23 school year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us though email or phone. DCPS has policies and procedures in place to protect its employees, students and anyone associated with the District from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or retaliation. Twenty-two Duval County Public Schools principals will be reassigned ahead of the 2021-22 school year. In turn, schools with high principal turnover are likely to retain fewer teachers over time. var encodedEmail = swrot13('fzvguu1@qhinyfpubbyf.bet'); Thanks for all you do..and as always..Go Senators!! You are our frontline in your students education. Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Elementary schools also provide foundational knowledge, ensuring students are prepared to succeed in middle and high schools. Stuart, Oceanway Middle:Emily Kristansen, former assistant principal at First Coast High, A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology: Cathy Barnes, former principal of Frank H. Peterson, Frank. More than a dozen Duval County principals learned Monday that they'll be finishing the week in a different school or position than they began.Duval Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti shook things up this week when he informed the district's principals that he would be making mid-year reassignments in an effort to improve performance in the This year's changes were for a variety of reasons, Vitti said. Highlands Elementary Tavianna Sanders Our communication this year will be through parent emails, parent phone links, and through our schools website. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. These volunteers are wonderful assets for our school. Students at two Duval County schools failed to provide principals with notice or get approval from the superintendent, both of which are required for students to protest on a school campus. Principal Duval County Public Schools Jul 2009 - Jul 2021 12 years 1 month. Highlands Middle Kenyanna Wilcox As she walked through her school's halls on Thursday morning, she greeted students by name. R.L. We must protect the continued good work of our schools and GSA clubs and the work they do each day to ensure our schools remain safe spaces for all students.. ", Arlington Heights Elementary:Charlene McEarl, former principal at John Stockton Elementary, Bayview Elementary: Johnnie Miller, former assistant principal at Bayview, Biltmore Elementary: Sabrina Session-Jones, former principal at R.L. In. As your assistant principal, it is my job to be a leader in continuing the mission and vision of our beloved Venetia Elementary. An epitome of an amazing leader. There are more than 190 public schools in Duval County, and 22 traditional public schools will have new principals this fall. Jocelyn Mitchell begins her educational journey as a middle school math teacher at JEB Stuart aka Westside Middle School. Greene told principals that canceling the contract "in no way impairs our continued commitment to all students and employees, including those that identify as LGBTQ+." The district's decision. We will always welcome volunteers. He has held a variety of roles in the education space including teaching 3rd grade, 4th grade, and Elementary STEM Teacher. Duval County Public Schools is an equal opportunity school district. Meet Our Assistant Principals Mrs. Jocelyn Mitchell Mrs. Jocelyn Mitchell was born and raised in Duval, and a graduate of the historical William M. Raines High School. He is an alum of Florida A&M and began his teaching career in Jacksonville as a Teach For America Corp Member at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School. We've converted that listinto a searchable database,below. Long Branch Elementary Wayman Graham Landon Middle Katrina Blakely Faculty is not to contact her during that time period, but her title at the school. Livingston Elementary:Robert Gresham, former principal at R.V. Joseph Stillwell Middle School Tamara Tushcoff It was not posted on Junes agenda and the district said that's because some of the reassignments happened in June, so the principal reassignment listing is scheduled to appear on the July board meeting agenda. Duval County Public Schools is an equal opportunity school district. It prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, gender, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, genetic information and veteran status. Jefferson Davis Middle School Andrea Talley Chimney Lakes Elementary Bill Gilley The changes. We contribute this success to the collaboration among our faculty, parents, and community members. If you have any questions and/or if I can serve you in any way, please feel free to contact me via email at smithh1@duvalschools.org. Notable moves includeAndrea Willis, who was promoted from Assistant Principal atMartin Luther King Elementary to the same school's top position. Byron Morrison is a native of Tampa, FL and has been working in public education since 2012. I plan to continue to push all students to their full potential in the classroom, athletically, socially, and most importantly. Duval County Public Schools is an equal opportunity school district. We must protect the continued good work of our schools and GSA clubs and the work they do each day to ensure our schools remain safe spaces for all students. The goal is to build a pipeline of administrators able to improve teacher quality and student achievement, especially in schools with the greatest need. It is my privilege to lead this learning community of excellence. Emily Bloch is an education reporter for The Florida Times-Union. (Note: If you're viewing this article from the Facebook mobile app or are having problems seeing the embedded database, use this link to see the full list.). JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Three days after the governing board of Cornerstone Classical Academy in Jacksonville voted unanimously to fire the school's principal, Dr. Melanie Williams sent a letter . It will always be our objective to seek the best possible alignment of leadership strengths with the unique needs of each school in selecting principals to lead our school communities, the district said. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. Many of you are aware of recent media attention surrounding the use of certain games and activities utilized by JASMYN as a part of their program for teens and young adults. Brown Gifted Academy Kristie Kincaid. Sixteen Duval County Public Schools principals have been reassigned ahead of the 2022-23 school year. His favorite motto is, Today is a great day to do something great., Bachelors: Florida A&M University, Elementary Education, Masters: University of Florida, Educational Leadership, Doctorate (in progress): Central Michigan University, Educational Leadership. Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology, Fort Caroline Middle School of the Visual and Performing Arts, Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership, Richard Lewis Brown Gifted and Talented Academy, Smart Pope Livingston Primary Learning Center, Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies and Leadership, Young Men's and Women's Leadership Academy, John E. Ford English and Bilingual Montessori Pre K-8 School, Mattie V. Rutherford Alternative Education Center, Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts, Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, Samuel W. Wolfson School for Advanced Studies and Leadership, 700 Seagate Ave. Neptune Beach, FL 32266-3505, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). This goal cannot happen without your help. Sixteen Duval County Public Schools principals have beenreassigned ahead of the 2022-23 school year. Among the principal changes this time, 15 were assistant principals promoted to run their own buildings, one elementary principal moved to a middle school and one middle school principal moved to a high school. Its former principal, Stephanie Smith, now leads Oak Hill Academy, an elementary school that Duval is converting to an autism center. At least seven moves occurred at schools undergoing transformations in missions or boundaries. Principal Principal's Page Principal Vice Principal Phone: 904-739-5280 Email: smithh1@duvalschools.org Mrs. Hope Teper It is an honor to be the Principal of Englewood Elementary School. Fletcher Middle School Chelsea Matthews It would be unfortunate for the good work JASMYN has done in the community over our 28 year history to be overshadowed by extremists with no context about how HIV prevention work happens, why it is so important in Jacksonville or how its a public health practice and not something worthy of alarm. The district simply cannot partner with the organization given their use of program materials that the district believes to be inappropriate for use with children. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. That's down about 27 percent compared to last year when 22 principals moved schools. Welcome to Leadership Development! DCPS issued a resolution recognizing our organization for the work we do in supporting LGBTQ students just a few years ago for our 25th anniversary! First Coast High School Jason Fluent DCPS has policies and procedures in place to protect its employees, students and anyone associated with the District from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or retaliation. Finnegan Elementary Star Connor However, 2 of the principals chosen are raising concerns. It prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, gender, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, genetic information and veteran status. School grades: Duval County Schools maintains B grade from state, sees rise in A, B and C schools, Teacher shortages: Duval Schools reports over 500 vacancies as Florida faces one of its largest teacher shortages. And now, our Principal of the Year Finalists. 2020-21:30 principals reassigned in Duval County, Now hiring:Duval Schools Police works to replace 20 JSO officers with its own in elementary schools, 'Beating the odds': New report on large city schools highlights Duval Schools' work to close opportunity gap. Employees Number 1 2 3 . The Times-Union compiled a list of principals leaving breaking down the school, outgoing principal, where they're goingand who their replacement will be based on multiple public records provided by Duval County Public Schools. Duval County Public Schools average salary is 3 percent lower than USA average and median salary is 17 percent higher than USA median. Richardson credits the Mandarin High School staff with helping her accomplish phenomenal goals for the school. We spark innovation, relationships and resources to power the potential within and around our public schools to achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
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