A proud native of upstate New York, Teshara Hooks, is elated to be the Assistant Principal of G. James Gholson Middle School. With over 15 years of experience in the field of education at the elementary, middle, an high school levels, Ms. Hooks is a change agent and visionary leader who commits herself to eradicating educational inequity by preparing life-long learners and leaders through high quality teaching, leadership, and a comprehensive education coupled with excellence and superiority. Ms...
Oct 23, 2018•6 min
Duane J. Edwards is a first year Assistant Principal at Bladensburg Elementary School. Prior to this position he has served in the capacity of Instructional Lead Teacher (Bladensburg Elementary), Professional School Counselor (Longfields Elementary and John Eager Howard Elementary), and 10th grade English teacher (Somerset County Public Schools). Mr. Edwards is a graduate of The University of Maryland Eastern Shore where he received both his Bachelor's (English Education) and Masters (Guidance a...
Oct 05, 2018•6 min
Tiffawny Green is a native Washingtonian. A graduate of District of Columbia Public Schools, she continued her post-secondary education in her hometown earning both her undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Graduate degree in Education (with a focus in Special Education) from The George Washington University. Ms. Green began her career in education in 1999 as a career changer in Prince George’s County’s first cohort of Resident Teachers. Her 19 years in the field of education consi...
Sep 21, 2018•5 min
Dr. Mykia Olive Cadet proudly serves as the newest Assistant Principal at Ernest Everett Just Middle School. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, College Park. She began her career as a high school English instructor in Maryland. After teaching for three years, she earned the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards’ National Board Certification in Adult/Young Adult English Language Arts. Within the same year, t...
Sep 20, 2018•6 min
Michael Grant is the assistant principal at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School. Before joining Gladys Noon Spellman, Mr. Grant began his educational career in Prince George’s County Public Schools as a 3rd grade teacher at Concord Elementary. In addition to PGCPS, Mr. Grant spent 6 years serving students and families as a teacher and family involvement coordinator in Houston, Texas. In 2014, Mr. Grant returned to PGCPS where he taught 6th grade, and served as a math instructional lead teache...
Sep 19, 2018•5 min
Brittany Pace Walker is a native of Maryland and a proud graduate of Prince George’s County Public Schools. She attended John Bayne Elementary, James Madison Middle and Frederick Douglass High School. She studied and received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Delaware State University in Dover, DE. She also received a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland. Brittany believes that teach...
Sep 18, 2018•7 min
Laneka Allison is beginning her 20th year as an educator. As a product of Prince George’s County Public Schools, she takes great pride in her profession and understands the importance of education and the power of human connection and building relationships. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Bowie State University and a Master’s of Education from George Washington University. She has worked in varied populations and has served in many roles; school and district based. Her most recent positi...
Sep 17, 2018•6 min
A native Washingtonian, Mr. Flanagan has spent the last 23 years serving the students of Prince George’s County, MD. He began his career as a Paraprofessional in 1995. In 1996, he became a 6th Grade Teacher at Templeton ES, where he remained until 2004. From Templeton, Mr. Flanagan joined the staff at Mary Harris “Mother” Jones ES as a Technology Resource Teacher, and eventually School Testing Coordinator. In the midst of these positions, Mr. Flanagan has held many leadership roles. Mr. Flanaga...
Sep 14, 2018•5 min
Cherita Hogan has always had a desire for education and training. During her 15 years as a secondary educator she has served as a special education teacher, honors RELA teacher, department chairperson, curriculum writer, program coordinator, Mentor Teacher, and professional development and corporate trainer for a Maryland school system. Ms. Hogan enjoys working with youth on all levels, and began working with nonprofit organizations in various roles including Director, President, and Chief Infor...
Sep 13, 2018•6 min
Ms. Marquita A. Kennedy is a 1997,graduate from the Academy of Law Strand at Largo Senior High School in Prince George’s County, MD. She went on to attend Morgan State University with a major in Political Science. She transferred after one semester, to the University of MD at College Park where she obtained her Bachelor's in Criminology & Criminal Justice in 2001. While attending the University of MD at College Park, she became the first black female seasonal police officer with the Ocean Ci...
Sep 12, 2018•7 min
Cory Haley is the Assistant Principal at Lake Arbor Elementary School. Prior to this role, he served as a Mathematics Literacy Coach, General and Special Education Teacher within Prince George County Public Schools. He is an experienced educator with fifteen years of experiences at the elementary, middle, and high school levels as well as the university level. Dr. Haley is a leader among educators and a prominent force in sharing knowledge and research-based strategies. He is energetic, entertai...
Sep 07, 2018•4 min
With more than a decade of experience as an educator and teacher leader, Desiree is overjoyed to serve as Assistant Principal of Seat Pleasant Elementary. A proud product of Prince George’s County Public Schools, Mrs. Early attended Glenarden Woods Elementary, Walker Mill Middle, and Laurel High School. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies, in Music Education, at Hampton University. She received her Administrator certification and is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in...
Sep 05, 2018•5 min
Dr. Shelita Campbell is a native Washingtonian, who received her grade school education from both District of Columbia Public Schools and Prince George’s County Public Schools. She is a proud graduate of Crossland High School class of 1998! Thereafter, she immediately obtained her undergraduate Visual and Performing Arts/Dance degree from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). Shortly after obtaining her undergraduate degree, she found herself returning to her first love, working with c...
Sep 04, 2018•9 min
