Tuesday, October 4, 2016

PGCPS APIP In The Spotlight | Shawnte Richeson


Ms. Shawnte Richeson is a product of Prince George’s County Public School System. She attended Potomac Landing Elementary School, Eugene Burroughs Middle School, and Friendly Senior High School.  After completing high school, Ms. Richeson obtained her Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology from Morgan State University. In 1999, Ms. Richeson obtained her first teaching assignment at Isaac Gourdine Middle school as a Special Education Teacher. It was there that she developed her love for teaching and began her journey to become a lifelong learner. In 2008, Ms. Richeson earned a Masters of Education in Special Education from Bowie State University and then earned a Masters of Education in Educational Administration from the University of Scranton in 2013.

Ms. Richeson has worked for Prince George’s County Public Schools as a Special Education Teacher and a Special Education Chairperson. She is currently an Academic Dean at G. James Gholson Middle School.  Ms. Richeson believes that all children can learn and reach their maximal potential regardless of their race, ethnicity, or disability. She follows the motto “To whom much is given much is required.” It becomes our job as educators to motivate, support, and empower our youth to learn and succeed so they are college and career ready when graduating from high school.

Ms. Richeson is a devoted parent to her two lovely children; Le’Naya (13) and Washington (6). She has served as PTA President and a Girl Scout Troop Leader for several years. While serving as a Troop Leader she planned different activities and provided various ways to help others.

The Assistant Principal Induction Program (APIP) is a required program for first and second year Assistant Principal in Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), Maryland.

Learn more about the PGCPS School Leadership Programs in the Office of Talent Development:
http://www.pgcpsleadershipdevelopment.org/index.htm

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