6 principals named in Gwinnett
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Six principals have been selected to head six new Gwinnett schools opening next August.
Administrators for five elementary schools and a middle school were identified at Thursday's board of education regular meeting.
The new principals are Lawanna Owens-Twaites, Anderson-Livsey Elementary [Lawrenceville Elementary assistant principal]; Kimberly Reed, Burnett Elementary [Freeman's Mill Elementary assistant principal]; Dion Jones, Roberts Elementary [Rockbridge Elementary principal]; Dot Schoeller, Jenkins Elementary [ Simonton Elementary principal]; Joe Ahrens, Ferguson Elementary [Arcado Elementary principal]y; Chris Godfrey, Sugar Hill Elementary [Patrick Elementary assistant principal], and Joyce Spraggs, Grace Snell Middle School [human resources director].
Last month, the district named Kerensa Wing as principal of Lanier High School, also opening in August. Wing, who began working earlier this month, had served as assistant principal at Collins Hill High since 2002. For the next several months, she will hire faculty and staff, meet with parents and community members, and complete tasks associated with opening a new high school.
The school district will need to appoint 42 principals over the next five years as it opens eight new schools.
In a report to the board, Frances Davis, chief human resources officers, said the new schools must hire six assistant principals and 428 teachers. The district currently has 122 principals, 488 assistant principals and 11,573 teachers.
Elections for new board of education officers also were held Thursday's meeting. Mary Kay Murphy, who has served on the board since 1997, was elected chairman. Robert McClure, a board member since 1995, was elected vice-chairman.
