Thursday, November 16, 2017

PGCPS APIP Spotlight 2017-2018 | Demure Gavin

Demure Gavin is excited to celebrate her 21st year in Prince George’s County Public Schools and her first year as Assistant Principal at James McHenry Elementary School!

She predominately taught Reading/Language Arts for most of her career and held several leadership positions to include: Grade Level Chair, Professional Development Lead Teacher, Testing Coordinator, and Instructional Lead Teacher-all in the elementary setting.

Mrs. Gavin is a product of Prince George’s County Public Schools attending Lewisdale Elementary, Nicholas Orem Middle, and Northwestern High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Minor in Spanish from Towson University and a Master of Science in School Administration and Supervision from Bowie State University.

Mrs. Gavin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and reading.

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Leadership Development

I have spent the last two days working with my school district's first and second-year assistant principals, as I do each month for our monthly meetings...

The PGCPS Assistant Principal Induction Program is just four years old and I have had the privilege of helping shape this program from its inception.

Leadership Development is at my core. APIP Cohorts 3 and 4 are so appreciative of everything that assists them in becoming the effective school leader they desire.

I appreciate Cohorts 1 and 2 who are now part of the team helping in our development efforts.

I absolutely LOVE what I do! I have held numerous positions in school districts....Teacher, Instructional Coordinator, Test Development Specialist, Assistant Principal, Regional Instructional Specialist, Principal....and now Leadership Development Coach is by far THE BEST!

It's the season of THANKS (although everyday is)....I am grateful...

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

PGCPS APIP Spotlight 2017-2018 | Dr. Eunice Perez-Humphrey


Dr. Eunice Perez-Humphrey is on a mission to inspire, educate, and lead people to grow personally and professionally. Trained in counseling and educational leadership, she has a unique 15-year background working in non-profit, education, counseling, and leadership. As an immigrant student, she was determined to break all limitations placed upon her.
Dr. Perez-Humphrey is the first person in her family to earn a doctorate and is determined to help others also reach their goals and dreams. She has a background in working and understanding marginalized youth. As a product of Prince George's County, she is excited to give back to a community that supported her as she has been appointed Assistant Principal at High Point High School.

PGCPS APIP is a required two-year program for first and second-year assistant principals within Prince George's Count Public Schools (PGCPS)

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PGCPS APIP Spotlight 2017-2018 | Demure Gavin


Demure Gavin is excited to celebrate her 21st year in Prince George’s County Public Schools and her first year as Assistant Principal at James McHenry Elementary School!

She predominately taught Reading/Language Arts for most of her career and held several leadership positions to include: Grade Level Chair, Professional Development Lead Teacher, Testing Coordinator, and Instructional Lead Teacher-all in the elementary setting.

Mrs. Gavin is a product of Prince George’s County Public Schools attending Lewisdale Elementary, Nicholas Orem Middle, and Northwestern High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Minor in Spanish from Towson University and a Master of Science in School Administration and Supervision from Bowie State University.

Mrs. Gavin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and reading.

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PGCPS APIP Spotlight 2017-2018 | Bobby Coates


Born, raised and educated (K-12) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Bobby Joe Coates, Jr. matriculated to Washington, DC and attended the University of the District of Columbia and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education in 1995.  Upon graduation, he started his career in education at Prince George's County Public Schools as a teacher at Green Valley Elementary School.

In 2000, he had an opportunity to teach and coach in Arlington Public Schools.  He taught Physical Education and Health and was a head tennis and track coach at APS for four years.  In 2004, he got an opportunity to teach and coach (basketball and golf) in the Atlanta, GA area for five years.  While working in Georgia, he participated in an off-campus Master's program and received a Masters in Administration (MSA) from Central Michigan University.

In 2009, Bobby relocated back to Maryland and PGCPS.  He began training as an administrator at Oxon Hill ES and became a part of the Admin team as well as a teacher.  While at Oxon Hill he was a member of the Leadership Team, Emergency Team,  Creative Arts Chair, PBIS Chair, and Teacher-In-Charge.  In 2010, he received his Principal Certification from California (PA) University.  Currently, he serves as an Assistant Principal at Oxon Hill ES.

Bobby is married with four children (three enrolled in PGCPS). He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Inc. Washington (DC) Alumni, and is a member of the Metropolitan Kappa (DC) Golf League.  Bobby is a member of Ebenezer A.M.E. and Jordan River Ministries.  

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What has being an Assistant Principal taught you?


What has being an Assistant Principal taught YOU about leadership?