Principal's Page
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Ms. Lana Tatom, Principal
Lana M. Tatom, who has a EdS degree in Curriculum, Instruction, Management and Administration, has been an administrator for 4 years. Prior to that, she taught in a classroom for seven years and was a Title I teacher & Literacy Leader for three years. Following that she served as Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for three years. The schools that she worked in were all served by Title I. She continues professional development in all curriculum areas and is working on a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership. She has attended and led professional development in a wide range of topics from classroom walkthroughs, parent involvement, and best practices. She is experienced in analyzing data and the implementation of scientifically based researched programs /initiatives. She is actively involved in training teachers in effective teaching strategies. She meets with teachers regularly to analyze data and to discuss the types of interventions that are needed to bring about student success. Her past experience include working with schools that are failing and turning them around to make AYP.
Mrs. Sheila Gregory, Assistant Principal
Sheila Gregory, who has a BS degree in Elementary Education and a MA degree in Educational Leadership, has been an administrator for two years. She has previously taught in grades 1-4 as well as a gifted program. She was a Reading Coach and has facilitated Reading endorsement classes for the district. She has experience working with Title I schools. She has also planned and implemented Parent Reading Workshops as well as Tutoring Programs for At-Risk Students. She has extensive training in a variety of areas across the curriculum. It is our hope that her skills will help us maintain our academic focus as a school who strives to provide children the foundation for becoming productive citizens.
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