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Gerald Hernandez, Jr., Principal

Main Office: 919-856-7625

Bell Schedule: 9:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

School Improvement Plan

Our School: School Improvement Plan: Lead in

The purpose of school improvement is to improve achievement and outcomes for every student by working to eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.

We do this by collaboratively and continuously analyzing data and making decisions considering the unique needs of the learning community and the district's strategic plan.

View progress reports for each school on our district website.

School Improvement Team

School Improvement Team Members
  • Gerald Hernandez, Principal
  • Kenyann Stanford, Assistant Principal
  • Michael Stiefel - Senior Administrator to the CA Area Superintendent
  • Laura Thanos, Co-Process Manager, Magnet & Community Engagement Coommittee Co-Chair
  • Jaala Smith, Co-Process Manager, IF/ Literacy Coach
  • Linda McCurdy, Instructional Practices & MTAC Chair
  • Sarika Katoch,  Instructional Practices & MTAC Chair; 3-5 Rep
  • Elspeth Wills, Core Behavior Committee Chair; K Rep
  • Kim Gonzalez, Magnet & Community Engagement, AIG Teacher
  • Chevil Galarza, Special Education Teacher
  • Felicia Mwaniki, Climate Committee Chair; 1-2 Rep
  • Holly Hamblin, Intervention Committee Chair/ Intervention Facilitator
  • Nicole Ellis, Social Worker 
  • Kristin Lewis, School Psychologist
  • Dhanashree Iyer, Parent Rep
  • Tanner Douglas, School Counselor
  • Archana Radhakrishna, Instructional Assistant
Meeting Dates

All school improvement meetings will be held in the PLC Room.

August 22, 2024 11:00-12:00  -  SIP Team Meeting

The following will all begin at 7:45

  • August 22 - SIP Team Meeting
  • September 24 - SIP Team Meeting
  • October 22- SIP Team Meeting
  • *November 19- Quarterly Review Sip Team
  • December 17 - SIP Team Meeting
  • January 28 - SIP Team Meeting
  • *February 25 - Quarterly Review SIP Team
  • March 25 - SIP Team Meeting
  • April 29 - SIP Team Meeting
  • *May 27 - Quarterly Review SIP Team
  • June 11 - SIP Team Meeting
  • *Quarterly Review Meeting

If you are interested in attending a School Improvement Team meeting, please contact Laura Thanos, Process Manager, at lthanos@wcpss.net and/or the school main number.