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Meet DeKalb Schools' New Principals

Posted on July 24, 2017 by | 72 comments

The beginning of the Summer started with the Reassignment of 9 Under-Performing Principals and left the school district with 17 open principal vacancies.
The 64th Annual Summer Leadership Conference for school based leadership (principals and assistant principals) started today. In attendance are 17 new principals. Who is your school’s new principal?
Feel free to Google our new principals and let us know your thoughts.
Better Know DeKalb County Schools
Principal Rebecca Braaten – CHAMBLEE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Ms Braaten has a Masters in Educational Administration from New Mexico State University and has been the Assitant Superintendent of Education at Muscogee County Schools since 2013. She also held various leadership positions with Polk County Schools since 2005.
Principal Jesse Berger – DRESDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr Berger was most recently a principal at Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and Clayton County Schools.
Principal Malik Douglas – FLAT ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr Douglas was the assistant principal at Arabia Mountain HS. His experience includes being a teacher in Henry County Schools and a Civil Affairs Officer with the US Army.
Principal Peggy Davis – KELLEY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms Davis was an assistant principal in DeKalb Schools. Her experience includes being a Success For All Facilitator and Literacy Coach.
Principal Darrick McCray – LITHONIA HIGH SCHOOL
Mr McCray has been a principal in Dooly County Schools and Bibb County Schools. He was an assistant principal in Clayton and a teacher at APS.
Principal Marcus Kimber – MILLER GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mr Kimber’s experience includes being an assistant principal and teacher in DeKalb Schools.
Principal Laura Baez – MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms Baez has been an assistant principal and teacher at DeKalb Schools. She comes from El Paso Texas where she was a reading specialist.
Principal Marsha Sears – MURPHEY CHANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms Sears has also been an assistant principal and teacher at DeKalb Schools. She was also an adjunct professor at DeVry University.
Principal Sabrina Pressley – OAK VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms Pressley was assistant principal and teacher at DeKalb Schools. Before that she taught computer skills at Boys and Girls Club of America
Principal Corey L. Stegall – PANOLA WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Professional Experience includes
• District Representative Financial Education, Primerica Financial Services
• Principal, Green County Schools
Principal Karen Davis – REDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Professional Experience includes
• Assistant Principal, DeKalb County Schools
• Teacher, DeKalb County Schools
Principal Lisa Green – ROCK CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Professional Experience includes
• Assistant Principal, Gwinnett County Schools
• Teacher, Gwinnett County Schools
Principal Viva Jones – SHADOW ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Professional Experience includes
• Assistant Principal, Fulton County Schools
• Teacher, Fulton County Schools
Principal Johnny Potter – SNAPFINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Professional Experience includes
• Assistant Principal, DeKalb County Schools
• Teacher, DeKalb County Schools
Principal Rasheen Booker – STEPHENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Professional Experience includes
• Instructional Support Specialist, DeKalb County Schools
• Principal, Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton County Schools
• Assistant Principal, Clayton County Schools
• Teacher, DeKalb County Schools, Atlanta Public Schools
Principal Cassandra Davis – STONEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Professional Experience includes
• Coordinating Supervisor-Region 1, Clayton County Schools
• Counselor, Teacher, DeKalb County Schools
Principal Brandy Jermon – WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Professional Experience includes
• Assistant Principal, DeKalb County Schools
• Instructional Coach, DeKalb County Schools
• Teacher, DeKalb County Schools

Dr. Ralph Simpson has accepted a Deputy Superintendent position with the Clayton County School System effective Monday, July 31, 2017. In preparation for school opening and to ensure operations run smoothly for Region 5, Dr. Green is making the following appointments effective Monday, July 31, 2017.
• Appointment of Dr. Bernetta Jones, Principal of Cedar Grove ES as Interim Regional Superintendent, Region 5
• Appointment of Mr. Norman Thomas, former principal of Meadowview ES as Principal, Cedar Grove ES

Update of the employment status of the nine (9) principals that were demoted.

  • Zack Phillips – Early Childhood Coordinator
  • Ledra Jemison – Assistant Principal
  • Karen Williams – Assistant Principal
  • Ethan Suber – Assistant Principal
  • Rodney Mallory – Assistant Principal
  • Michael Williamson – Instructional Technology Manager
  • Terry Segovis – Retired
  • Sylvia Pilson – Retired
  • Dominique Drew-Terrell – Teacher Contract

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Principal and Teacher Vacancy Report And Selection Process

Posted on July 13, 2017 by | 48 comments

Students in DeKalb will show up for school on Mon Aug 7 ( 2017-2018 Calendar), less than 4 weeks away. It is vital that we have a teacher in every classroom and a principal at every school.

Open School House Positions

  • 270 Teachers
  • 17 Principals
  • 10 Assistant Principals

Principal Vacancy Report
Due to the reassignment of 9 low performing principals and regular attrition, DeKalb Schools currently has 17 open principal positions and 10 open assistant principal positions.

School Name Position Date Posted
Chamblee High Principal 5/8/2017
DeKalb Early College Assistant Principal 4/14/2017
Dresden Elementary Principal 5/17/2017
Dunwoody High Assistant Principal 6/15/2017
Flat Rock Elementary Principal 5/17/2017
International Student Ctr Principal 6/15/2017
Kelly Lake Elementary Principal 5/26/2017
Lakeside High Assistant Principal 3/9/2017
Lithonia High Principal 5/17/2017
Miller Grove Middle Principal 4/27/2017
Montclair Elementary Principal 3/6/2017
Montclair Elementary Assistant Principal 5/2/2017
Murphey Candler Principal 4/28/2017
Narvie J. Harris Assistant Principal 6/12/2017
Oak View Elementary Principal 5/17/2017
Panola Way Elementary Principal 5/17/2017
Redan Elementary Assistant Principal 5/8/2017
Rock Chapel Elementary Principal 5/17/2017
Shadow Rock Elementary Principal 5/17/2017
Snapfinger Elementary Principal 5/4/2017
Southwest DeKalb High Assistant Principal 6/1/2017
Stephenson Middle Principal 5/17/2017
Stoneview Elementary Principal 5/17/2017
Towers High Assistant Principal 5/26/2017
Towers High Assistant Principal 5/26/2017
Warren Technical Assistant Principal 4/28/2017
Woodridge Elementary Principal 4/28/2017
Principal Interview Schedule
Superintendent Green has escalated the principal interview schedule. He will conduct and complete all principal interviews Monday, July 17 through Thursday, July 20. All new principals will be confirmed and announced before the annual Summer Leadership Conference on Monday, July 24 at Miller Grove HS.
Superintendent Green is at a Superintendent Summit this week.
Assistant Principal interviews will be handled by the Regional Superintendents.

DeKalb Schools Principal Selection Process
The Division of Human Capital Management has implemented a process that involves a variety of stakeholders from various levels such as parents, teachers, community members, internal leaders and members from the Superintendent Advisory Committee. This process includes four phases:


Phase One: Resume Review
During the Resume Review phase, internal and external members are involved with rating resumes using a rigorous rubric to determine 3-6 candidates to participate in the Professional Interview. The panel should be comprised of six members with the Human Capital Management representative serving as the facilitator. The composition of the panel includes:
• Regional Superintendent
• Principal (from outside the region)
• Representative from Curriculum and Instruction
• School Council Parent Representative
• School Council Officer
• Superintendent Advisory Council Member (if available)

Phase Two: Professional Interviews
During the Professional Interview phase, 3-6 candidates are interviewed by a group of panel members. From here, 2-3 candidates are chosen to interview with the Focus Group. The panel should be comprised of six members with the Human Capital Management representative serving as the facilitator. The composition of the panel includes:
• Regional Superintendent
• Principal (from outside the region)
• Representative from Curriculum and Instruction
• School Council Teacher Representative
• School Council Officer
• Educational Support Professional Staff Member of the Year
• Superintendent Advisory Council Member
If a member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee is available for the Professional Interview, he or she also serves on this panel. If not, he or she serves on the Focus Group panel.

Phase Three: School Council Focus Group Interviews
During the School Council Focus Group phase, 2-3 candidates are given the opportunity to be interviewed by external stakeholders including Parents, School Council Members, and a representative of the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee. The School Council selects the focus group members. The group must contain at least 2 parents that did not serve on either the Resume Review or Professional Interview panel. Members may also include teachers, community members, and/or high school students when applicable. All external stakeholders will provide the Superintendent with written feedback on each candidate.

Phase Four: Final Interview
In the final interview with the Superintendent of Schools, the 2-3 candidates that are selected to participate in the School Council Focus Group will be sent to the Superintendent for an interview. All information and data gathered at each phase is provided to the Superintendent to help render a decision for Principalship. The final interview involves the Superintendent and the candidate only.
The Superintendent makes the final decision.

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