District Of Columbia Public Schools Welcome New Principals, Teachers, And Administrators For The 2021-2022 School Year

Georgetown DC

18 August, 2021

8:16 AM

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Press release from District of Columbia Public Schools: August 17, 2021 (Washington, DC) — As DC Public Schools (DCPS) prepares for the start of the 2021-2022 School Year, it welcomes more than 700 new educators and 16 new school leaders. They join a community of over 9,000 staff across 116 schools, and a central office that will work together to welcome students back for in-person learning and provide a world-class public school education that is rigorous and joyful. "Our educators, principals, and district leaders are at the heart of our mission to build back stronger than before as we look to create joyful and rigorous learning opportunities for our students and make progress toward educational equity for our community," said Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee. "We look forward to welcoming all our staff back in the classroom as we open our doors for in-person learning for every student, every day on August 30." SY21-22 Principal Announcements Principals lead a school community and ensure they have the best systems in place to support toward student success. Learn more about the new and interim principals for SY21-22 and read their bios on the DCPS website. Greg Bargeman - Wilson High School (Interim)LaCondria Beckwith - Ketcham Elementary SchoolBrandon Clayton - Takoma Elementary SchoolLatisha Coleman - Johnson Middle School (Interim)Shaunte Daniel - Excel Academy (Interim)Shawna Dix - Browne Education CampusKatrel Angry - Miner Elementary School (Interim)Amelia Hunt - Military Road Early Learning CenterSylvia Isaac - School Without Walls High SchoolDwan Jordon - DCPS Virtual Learning ProgramDemetrius Lucas - Hendley Elementary SchoolJulian Pineda - Oyster-Adams Bilingual SchoolKaren Rivas - Stoddert Elementary SchoolDanielle Singh - Janney Elementary SchoolRachel Williams - Ludlow-Taylor Elementary SchoolShanna Young - School Without Walls @ Francis-Stevens Central Office Leadership Announcements Behind every teacher and principal is a great team, and DCPS announces the following central office appointments to its school leadership team. Substitute teachers are integral to the success of school programs, and a great way to start or continue your education career. DCPS offers some of the most competitive pay for substitute teachers in the region and is pleased to announce an increase in full and half-day rates for the upcoming school year. Also, new for SY21-22, candidates who hold an Associate Degree and are either a retired teacher (DCPS and other U.S. School Districts) or have 1-2 years' experience working with students in a classroom setting are encouraged to apply. Learn more and get started at dcps.dc.gov/page/substitute. This press release was produced by District of Columbia Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.