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. The School Leadership Initiative serves Title I Elementary School Principals of both traditional and charter schools in Duval County. Click the buttons below to print the current page or Return to the Search area. Duval County Schools maintains B grade from state, sees rise in A, B and C schools, Duval Schools reports over 500 vacancies as Florida faces one of its largest teacher shortages, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Once you are a Trojan, you are always a Trojan," the group said. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. And now, our Principal of the Year Finalists. Next year, Duval will conduct community "needs assessments" to see what community members and other "stakeholders" want to see in principals, Vitti said. Honored at this month's board meeting were: I truly look forward to the collaborative work that we will be doing this school year. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Assistant Principal Ms. Lori Westberry. R.L. 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. Emily Bloch is a youth culture andeducation reporter for The Florida Times-Union. 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. Stuart, Emily Kristansen, former assistant principal at First Coast High, Cathy Barnes, former principal of Frank H. Peterson, Jessica Parrish, former assistant principal at Peterson, Dean Ledford, former principal at Mandarin Middle, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. In Duval County Public Schools with [Gay-Straight Alliance clubs], its not the nature of our work in the public schools. We are determined to improve student performance by providing educational excellence in every classroom, for every student, every day. The blogger criticized a now-deleted post that showed images of a novelty adult card game and also featured a photo of adults playing the game on a card table. By Larry Spruill and Action News Jax August 29 . Average annual salary was $45,518 and median salary was $50,941. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Principal at Andrew Jackson High. 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. Equity & Inclusion / Professional Standards, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Assessment Information for Parents & Students, 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. 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. The changes. 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. Lee High School Timothy Feagins He also enjoys running, grilling, and home improvement projects in his spare time. , Jamell, and Isaiah, and 5 grandchildren. 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. Bradford Hall, a community activist running for the District 5 School Board seat, recently asked the board to create a policy requiring that community members, parents and students be consulted on principal changes. Twenty-two Duval County Public Schools principals will be reassigned ahead of the 2021-22 school year. Duval County Public Schools is an equal opportunity school district. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. "One cannot view the principal changes as one singular collective rationale," he said. "There are a number of reasons including retirements, resignations, promotions, back fills, principal requests for a different school, demotions, or a stronger fit between the principal's strengths and school's needs.". 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. 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. Ron DeSantis have encouraged a sense that there's a lot at stake.. Brown Gifted Academy Kristie Kincaid. Duval County parents say principal's Facebook posts are racist A Duval County charter school principal is under fire for posts on her Facebook page. Consistently attaining notable student growth on state assessments, proving that all children can learn and show significant growth, despite having a label of level 1 or non-proficient. He also has worked as a Turnaround Math Interventionist in Atlanta Public Schools and a district math coach in Clayton County Public Schools (Georgia). That number is about 26 percent less than last school year when 30 were reassigned. That number is about 26 percent less than last school yearwhen 30 were reassigned. 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. 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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 Livingston will specialize in preschool through second grades and Susie Tolbert will accommodate grades three through five. Leadership Development provides principal and assistant principal training programs to expand the pool of talented, aspiring principals and assistant principals with the right pre-service training and on-the-job support. H. Peterson Academies of Technology:Jessica Parrish, former assistant principal at Peterson, Fletcher High: Dean Ledford, former principal at Mandarin Middle. Other moves includeViolet Stovall, outgoing principal of Fort Caroline Elementary andCharlene Smith, outgoing principal ofPickett Elementary, who are swapping schools. Always striving to help every student meet the expectation of being successful in math and life. 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. 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. 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. We contribute this success to the collaboration among our faculty, parents, and community members. We were able to accomplish many of our goals during the 21/22 school year. THer teaching motto was to encourage students daily, expect them to dream big, work hard, and reach for the stars. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Greenland Pines Elementary Beverly Walker Our PTSA not only assists with our student orientation but will also assists with pre-planning and opening of school. Enterprise Elementary Jeff Collins "We have stabilized principal placement," he said. Joseph Stillwell Middle School Tamara Tushcoff "This will be used to inform the selection process," he said. We will always welcome volunteers. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. We are currently evaluating our remaining district partnerships to determine if additional resources are needed. 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. (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.). Fletcher Middle School Chelsea Matthews 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. Vincent Foster, who was principal at the Bridge to Success Academy - Westside High campus an alternative school for overage struggling students is moving next door to become Westside's principal. 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. Two Duval County Public Schools employees an assistant principal and a maintenance department member have died within the last week after contracting COVID-19, friends and family. Both schools received C grades for the 2021-22 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. I truly look forward to the collaborative work that we will be doing this school year. The goal is to build a pipeline of administrators able to improve teacher quality and student achievement, especially in schools with the greatest need. You can find registration information on the Duval County Website. JASMYN is unaware of how the decision was made, only that it seems to be an overreaction to a far right extremist website spreading inflammatory misinformation about our HIV prevention work with young adults. Mrs. Mitchell enjoys watching all sports, especially football. In turn, schools with high principal turnover are likely to retain fewer teachers over time. 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. Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. JPEF's teacher retention research is featured in today's report from The. In. Finnegan Elementary Star Connor Jocelyn Mitchell begins her educational journey as a middle school math teacher at JEB Stuart aka Westside Middle School. Follow her on Twitteror email her. (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.). He is a diehard fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Florida A&M Rattlers. Team Duval's Carolyn Davis selected as Florida's Principal of the Year. I plan to continue to push all students to their full potential in the classroom, athletically, socially, and most importantly. 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. Sixteen Duval County Public Schools principals have beenreassigned ahead of the 2022-23 school year. Duval County Public Schools average salary is 3 percent lower than USA average and median salary is 17 percent higher than USA median. Duval County Public Schools is an equal opportunity school district. 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, Greene wrote. He is a frequent contributor to the News4Jax I-team and Trust Index coverage. $('span#sw-emailmask-42415').replaceWith(''); 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 +. Number of employees at Duval County Public Schools in year 2022 was 13,266. All rights reserved. May 20, 2022 - The ultimate role model. The Duval County Public Schools terminated their contract with JASMYN to provide support for the Gay Straight Alliances afterschool clubs in 20 district schools abruptly this week. But is a bigger fan of coaching and playing softball. 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 . 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. 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, she wrote. You are our frontline in your students education. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. We showed increases in 7 categories including maintaining over a 95% graduation rate. Landmark Middle School Cicely Tyson-White She says learning all of them is her goal. Dec. 4, 2018 - Congratulations to this year's Duval County Public Schools' District-wide Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year, Crystal Lewis and Rhonda Motley. Hyde Grove Primary Caroline Davis Vitti has said that while school stability is important, so is improved academic performance, so he wants principals who are "instructional leaders," not just managers of school buildings. In. In. 165 166 167 Advertisement Principal Duval County Public Schools Jul 2009 - Jul 2021 12 years 1 month. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. Willis is one of five assistant principals who moved into a principal position this year, though not all stayed at their respective original schools. Emily Bloch is a youth culture andeducation reporter for The Florida Times-Union. Joe covers education and breaking news. School Board districts are somewhat analogous to City Council districts in that there are two council districts in each school board district. Long Branch Elementary Wayman Graham Our faculty and staff have a firm belief that all students can learn, and no children will be left behind. 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.. 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. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Assistant Principal Ms. Lori Westberry. There are more than 190 public schools in Duval County, and 22 traditional public schools will have new principals this fall. Please feel free to contact the school at any time. He has held a variety of roles in the education space including teaching 3. grade, and Elementary STEM Teacher. 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. Of the 22 schools changing principals, all but four represent Title I schools,which have high numbers of children from low-income families. Daniels are becoming gifted and talented magnet schools, while S.P. 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. . Richardson credits the Mandarin High School staff with helping her accomplish phenomenal goals for the school. Follow her on Twitteror email her. Charlie Crist signed legislation requiring school districts that still use corporal punishment to review the policy at a School Board meeting every three years. Jacksonville, FL 32244, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Community members criticized Vitti in the past, saying the principal changes destabilize schools. "It's also important to support principals through transitions and help them build a leadership pipeline in their schools.". Duval County Public Schools is an equal opportunity school district. This year's changes were for a variety of reasons, Vitti said. Mrs. Jocelyn Mitchell was born and raised in, a graduate of the historical William M. Raines High School. 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. For instance, R.L. I am very excited for the 2022-2023 school year. 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. Principals moving includeTangia Anderson of Greenfield Elementary, who is being promoted to a federal programs supervisor position with the district, and Denise Hall, who is transitioning from Baldwin Middle Senior High School to the executive director of secondary schools districtwide. 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. Employees Number 1 2 3 . A recent study by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund revealed that schools that serve low-income students are more likely to experience a principal change. The changes amount to new principals at 22 percent of the district's 161 schools. Daniels, Andrea William-Scott, former principal at S.P. Also, attention Fletcher Athletes, all students interested in participating in athletics must be cleared through the following link www.athleticclearance.com. Jocelyn Mitchell begins her educational journey as a middle school math teacher at JEB Stuart aka Westside Middle School. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. These volunteers are wonderful assets for our school. 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. 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. His administrative experience includes serving as a K-8 Assistant Principal and Middle School Principal in the Metro Detroit area. At least one principal position remains open, at the Alden Road Exceptional Student Center, which serves students with disabilities. 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. While it is regrettable that we posted something on social media in a way that could be so misunderstood, JASMYN has a long history in Northeast Florida of providing safe and affirming space for LGBTQ young people. Livingston Elementary:Robert Gresham, former principal at R.V. We've converted that listinto a searchable database,below.
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