CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County District Schools appointed 12 principals to fill positions for the 2017-2018 school year.
Five assistant principals from Clay County schools were promoted and three principals were selected to transfer to different schools while four outside candidates were hired.
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The district will host community meetings for parents, guardians, and students to become acquainted with the new principal and hear his or her vision for improving student achievement.
"As an educational leader, one of the most important factors to improve student achievement is hiring the most effective principals to lead our schools," said Clay County superintendent Addison Davis. "These individuals were handpicked and demonstrate the ability and skillset to improve teaching and learning, build a positive climate and culture, and help lead Clay County to become one of the top tier school districts in Florida. I am excited about the future of Clay County and I look forward to working with the newly appointed school leaders and their staff.”
The full list of principal assignments (with principals previous position):
Elementary Schools
- Argyle Elementary-Angela Ward (Principal at Keystone Jr/Sr High)
- Charles E. Bennett Elementary-Sarah Lawson (Principal at Lake Asbury Elem)
- Fleming Island Elementary-Jennifer Collins (Outside Candidate)
- Lake Asbury Elementary-Tiffany Outman (Principal at S. B. Jennings Elem)
- McRae Elementary-Tammy Winkler (AP at Keystone Elem)
- Ride Out Elementary-Kimberly Marks (AP at Fleming Island Elem)
- S. Bryan Jennings Elementary-Elise Love (AP at Clay Hill Elem)
- Thunderbolt Elementary-Lacey Healy (Outside Candidate)
Junior High Schools
- Lakeside Junior High School-Mallory McConnell (Outside Candidate)
- Oakleaf Junior High School-Kristin Rousseau (AP at Green Cove Springs JH)
High Schools
- Keystone Junior/Senior High-Aaron McWilliams (Outside Candidate)
- Middleburg Senior High-Roger Dailey (AP at Fleming Island High)