PGCPS APIP In The Spotlight | Jessica Coley

Jessica Coley hails from Upper Marlboro, Maryland and is a proud product of the Prince George’s County Public School System. Upon graduating from Morgan State University (Baltimore, Maryland) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Telecommunications, she ventured in the field of education. With a deep passion to improve the life prospects of young children, she became a Teach for America corps member. She holds a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University (Fairfax, Virginia) and Certification in Education Administration and Supervision from McDaniel College (Westminster, Maryland). She has high hopes of earning a Doctorate in Education in the near future.

Jessica is noted as an outstanding and committed educator. Her teaching experiences rest in pre-kindergarten through third grade. Making a great effort to ignite outstanding academic achievement for all students, she has served as a valued asset in the district. Her leadership experiences have included, but are not limited to, serving as a grade level chairperson, reading and language arts curriculum writer, facilitator of professional development exercises, interviewer of prospective educators, and summer school monitor.

Coley joined the Potomac Landing Elementary School family in August 2016, as an assistant principal. She takes great pride in the responsibility of fulfilling administrative duties and building relationships with all stakeholders. She has continued work with Teach for America and currently serves as a content specialist for first year teachers. Given her zest for learning and achieving, she leads a bright future as an educational leader.

Jessica finds joy in spending quality time with family and close friends, attending church, traveling, and reading.

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

PGCPS APIP In The Spotlight | Zevlin L. Staten

Zevlin was born in the Dominican Republic, but moved to the United States at the age of 2.  He grew up in North Carolina where he attended elementary, middle, and high school.  He attended Winston Salem State University for undergraduate and graduate studies, obtaining a BS degree in Elementary Education and a Master's in Statistics and Research. 

Later, Zevlin went on to George Mason University in Fairfax, VA where he received a 2nd Master's in School Administration, earning his Admin I and II and then went on to complete a Doctorate in School Administration and Policy.

Zevlin has been in education for 20 years, serving as a 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teacher, Spanish Immersion teacher, Reading Coach, Assistant Principal all in NC and VA. He has been in Prinve George"s County Public Svhools (PGCPS) for 4 years and is now serving as one of the Assistant Principals of Thomas Johnson Middle School in Lanham, MD.

Zevlin's true desire is to make a difference in the lives of those he encounters daily.  His motto is:  "Let my Life be a Light!"  

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

PGCPS APIP In The Spotlight | Lashawn Terrell

Lashawn Terrell was born and raised in Pontiac, MI. He attended Rust College in Holly Spring, MS. After graduating, he worked as a teacher in Memphis,Tennessee for five years, and then moved to Washington, DC.

While teaching at Rudolph Elementary School, in Northwest DC, he attained a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA). He has been employed in Prince Georges County for the past fifteen years and  has held various  positions, including Classroom Teacher, Professional Development Lead Teacher, Testing Coordinator, and Instructional Lead Teacher.

His hobbies include restoring old cars, playing golf, and spending time with his lovely wife and four year old daughter, Laila. He also has a 22 year old daughter (Parysse) who lives in Pontiac, MI.

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

PGCPS In The Spotlight | Ryan Daniel

Ryan Daniel has worked in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) for 10 years. As a product of PGCPS, Mrs. Daniel displays a sincere dedication to serving as an innovative educational leader. Her mission is to educate and inspire youth and build the capacity of teachers.

Ryan currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Calverton Elementary School. Mrs. Daniel graduated from Crossland High School and went on to attend St. John’s University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Shortly after graduation Mrs. Daniel was hired by PGCPS as a classroom teacher at Forest Heights Elementary School. Mrs Daniel has served in many teacher leader positions within PGCPS ranging from Instructional Technology Coordinator, Math Resource Teacher, School Testing Coordinator, and with the Office of Talent Development as a Mentor Teacher.

While learning the ropes of being an educator, Mrs. Daniel simultaneously completed coursework to earn her Master’s Degree from Trinity University in Educational Administration. She is currently writing her dissertation and conducting research on the Motivational Factors that Impact Novice Teacher Retention to receive her doctorate degree at Bowie State University. The accolades and degrees of higher learning have only been stepping stones for the ultimate platform that Mrs. Daniel seeks to execute.

In her spare time Ryan enjoys spending time with her husband, Brian and daughters, Kennedi and Kayla.

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

PGCPS APIP In The Spotlight | Daniel Sass

Daniel Sass is the assistant principal at The International High School at Langley Park (IHSLP). IHSLP opened in 2015 with 99 ninth-graders, most of whom are recently arrived immigrants or refugees and all of whom receive ESOL services.

Daniel is originally from Connecticut, and he is an alumnus of the University of Michigan, where he studied English and Communication Studies. He entered education as a Teach For America corps member in Baltimore City, where he taught English I, AP English Language, and Journalism for six years. He earned his Master's from the Johns Hopkins University School of Education in 2011 and later joined the JHU SOE staff as an adjunct instructor specializing in culturally responsive secondary English education. In 2015, Daniel earned his Administration I and School Leadership and Professional Development certification from Towson University.

When he is not working on all things IHSLP, Daniel enjoys coaching (and playing and watching) soccer, running, and playing pub trivia. He is an avid traveler and explorer, and he is passionate about international education, policy, and development.

He has taught or volunteered in schools and worked with school districts in Central America, the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. He lives in Washington, DC, with his fiancée, Nina.

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

PGCPS APIP In the Spotlight | Albert T. Lewis

PGCPS APIP In The Spotlight | Albert  T. Lewis

Albert T. Lewis has passionately served Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) for the past 11 years. Mr. Lewis has an undergraduate degree from Morgan State University in Communications and a Master's Degree from Walden University in Education Leadership and Administration.

His professional experience includes teaching English and Language Arts at Drew Freeman Middle School, Walker Mill Middle School and Charles Herbert Flowers High School. In 2013, Mr. Lewis received PGCPS' "Teacher of the Year" and Steve Harvey's "Best School Teacher" awards. He has conducted professional development at the school, county, and state level. Mr. Lewis is active in the community, serving as a founding member of the Male Educator Network of Prince George's County Public Schools (MENofPGCPS), The Fatherhood Forum, and the PGCPS Teacher of the Year Roundtable.

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

PGCPS APIP Spotlight | Betsy White

Betsy White was born and partly raised in Puerto Rico, but relocated to Maryland at the age of twelve. She was introduced to Prince George’s County Public Schools via the Resident Teacher program in 2003 and has since been an elementary, middle, and high school teacher. Currently Mrs. White serves as a 2nd year Assistant Principal at Bowie High School, where she has been for the past 8 years. Mrs. White loves her Bowie community and is actively involved with the P.T.S.O. to ensure the scholars are continuously exposed to community and career-readiness opportunities. Her passions are relationship building and developing kind and productive members of society. She truly believes high school students are still in great need of adult guidance and takes every opportunity to impart those life skills (compassion, kindness, tolerance, and global-citizenship) that the scholars will need as they enter adulthood. In her spare time, Mrs. White enjoys going to church and spending time with her husband, son and daughter. She LOVES to travel and watch movies.

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

Learn more about PGCPS  School Leadership Programs in the Office of Talent Development:

http://www.pgcpsleadershipdevelopment.org/index.htm

PGCPS APIP In The Spotlight | Chanita Stamper

Chanita Stamper is a native of Buffalo, New York.  She earned a master's degree from Buffalo State College in elementary education and reading instruction. She spent the first 7 years of her career teaching elementary students and mentoring teacher interns.  

In 2005 she relocated to Prince George's County, Maryland, with her husband and son.  She served as a team leader, department chair, 'Job Alike Mentor', and program and math coordinator for many years.  

In 2010 she became Nationally Board Certified, and in 2011 she accepted a position as a Math Instructional Lead Teacher, which both allowed her to be a reflective  practitioner, lead by example and increase student achievement.

  She enjoys traveling, writing and researching.  She completed her certification in administration in 2016 and strives to be a positive, effective and goal oriented leader.

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



PGCPS APIP In the Spotlight | Ronald A. Miller, Jr.

Mr. Miller is a product of Prince George's County Public Schools (Middleton Valley ES, Allenwood ES, Thurgood Marshall MS, Oxon Hill HS) and holds a Bachelor's degree from Howard University in English and Secondary Education, a Masters degree in Educational Administration from Trinity University and is currently completing his dissertation for an Educational Doctorate at Howard University.  

He is a second-year assistant principal at Charles Herbert Flowers HS.

PGCPS APIP In the Spotlight | Jamilah Byrom

Jamilah Byrom was born and raised in Washington, DC but relocated to Prince George's County during her high school years and graduated from Surrattsville HS.

Jamilah is an alumna of Bowie State University, with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. She was a career changer and is a former PGCPS Resident Teacher who later obtained a Master's degree in Education Administration and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Services with a concentration in family studies and intervention strategies.  Jamilah is a first-year assistant principal at Carrollton Elementary.

Ms. Byrom has a passion for educating and helping people of all ages; ensuring they have the resources needed to meet their needs. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking (does it VERY well!) and spending time with her husband and three children. She is also a talented singer who shares this gift within her church and at local karaoke venues.

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

Learn more about PGCPS  School Leadership Programs in the Office of Talent Development:

http://www.pgcpsleadershipdevelopment.org/index.htm

PGCPS APIP In the Spotlight | LaTanya S. Sothern

LaTanya S. Sothern has been working as an educator in the Prince George’s Public Schools (PGCPS) System for nearly 20 years. A native Washingtonian, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication and Economics from The American University, a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from Howard University in Washington, DC, and certification in Education Administration and Supervision from Bowie State University. Ms. Sothern holds a Maryland Advanced Professional Certification in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Administration (II) and achieved National Board Certification (Early Childhood Generalist) in 2010. 

She is the founder of the special-needs ministry at her church and is the C.E.O. and Owner of Sothern Education Solutions, LLC – offering educational consulting and student advocacy services. Throughout her career, Mrs. Sothern has been a classroom teacher, Reading Teacher, Instructional Lead Teacher, and is now an Assistant Principal at Lake Arbor Elementary, where she has worked for ten years.  

She also authored a book, "The Birth of An Advocate: How My Son Helped Me Find My Voice," where she shares her experiences during the first year of the life of her oldest son as she and her husband were unexpectedly thrust into the role of parenting a son with complex and severe special needs. Her oldest has also been diagnosed on the Autism spectrum in addition to the congenital orthopedic and muscular difficulties. She and her husband Greg are married with their two sons Thomas and Quinton. They are proud residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland.

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

Learn more about PGCPS  School Leadership Programs in the Office of Talent Development:

http://www.pgcpsleadershipdevelopment.org/index.htm