The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the May 22, 2023, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within the district starting July 1, 2023:
Mrs. Julienne H. Freeman, from assistant principal, Hickory High, to director of attendance, enrollment and health services, School Administration Building.(📢 read more)
Dr. Jessica Ferguson Dace, from assistant principal, Chittum Elementary, to principal, Rena B. Wright Primary.(📢 read more)
Mrs. Holly E. Tuten, from employee relations generalist, Human Resources, to employee relations administrator, Human Resources.
Mrs. Tara L. Culpepper, from assistant principal, Crestwood Middle, to assistant principal, Deep Creek Central Elementary.
Mrs. Brena C. Daniels, from teacher, Oscar Smith Middle, to assistant principal, Jolliff Middle.
Mrs. Kimberley L. Kithcart, from assistant principal, Western Branch Intermediate, to assistant principal, Greenbrier Intermediate.
Dr. Courtney A. Van der Linden, from assistant principal, York County Public Schools, to assistant principal, Indian River High.
The following individuals served as first year administrators during the 2022-23 school year and will remain at their current locations for the 2023-24 school year. Board action is requested for these administrative appointments.
Mrs. Ashley L. Bullock, assistant principal, Great Bridge High.
Ms. Serene S. Cherian, assistant principal, Grassfield Elementary.
Dr. Julie B. Dashiell, assistant principal, Cedar Road Elementary.
Mrs. Dawn M. Dolan, assistant principal, Greenbrier Middle.
Ms. Kimberly M. Epps, assistant principal, Greenbrier Primary.
Mrs. Karen D. Fleming, assistant principal, Great Bridge Middle.
Ms. Catherine C. Garrett, assistant principal, Thurgood Marshall Elementary.
Mrs. Lindsey G. Gove, special education administrator, Edwards Wilson Center.
Mrs. Taushia L. Haist, assistant principal, Hickory Elementary.
Mrs. Cynthia E. Johnson, assistant principal, Southeastern Elementary.
Dr. Angerina L. Jones, assistant principal, B. M. Williams Primary.
Ms. Erin B. Jury, special education administrator, Chesapeake Virtual Academy.
Mr. Shawn C. Kole, assistant principal, Western Branch Middle.
Ms. Kelsey E. Kopacz, assistant principal, Deep Creek Middle.
Mrs. Kerri H. Lancaster, assistant principal, Indian River High.
Mrs. Jean-Marie Parke, assistant principal, Western Branch Primary.
Ms. Ashley N. Parker, assistant principal, Crestwood Intermediate.
Mrs. Catherine B. Parks, assistant principal, Treakle Elementary.
Mrs. Jennifer L. Sagendorf, assistant principal, Butts Road Intermediate.
Mrs. Meredith L. Smith, assistant principal, Hickory Middle.
Mr. Thomas C. Smith, assistant principal, Chesapeake Career Center.
Mrs. Jennifer A. Spencer, special education administrator, Edwards Wilson Center.
Dr. Millicent D. Tyler, special education administrator, Edwards Wilson Center.
Ms. Chrystal M. Ueltschi, assistant principal, Hugo Owens Middle.
Dr. Carter B. Youmans, assistant principal, Deep Creek Elementary.
The following individuals were selected to fill assistant principal 1 positions for the 2023-24 school year. These appointments do not require board action.
Mrs. Ashley M. Carter, from Title I instructional coach, Truitt Intermediate, to assistant principal 1, Grassfield Elementary.
Mrs. Natasha R. Halsey-Holland, from teacher, Indian River High, to assistant principal 1, Indian River High.
Mrs. Felicita A. Rhodes, from technology integration specialist, Greenbrier Primary, to assistant principal 1, Truitt Intermediate.
Dr. Karen A. Sweeney, from teacher, Deep Creek Elementary, to assistant principal 1, Butts Road Primary.
The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the May 8, 2023, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within the district starting July 1, 2023:
Mr. Douglas R. Parks, from supervisor of warehouse and logistical services, Great Bridge Boulevard Complex, to director of school plants, Great Bridge Boulevard Complex. (📢 read more)
Mr. Paul Wilson, from principal, Portsmouth Public Schools, to director of student services, Instructional Services Center. (📢 read more)
Mrs. Helene M. Robinson, from assistant principal, Deep Creek Central Elementary, to principal, Southwestern Elementary. (📢 read more)
Mrs. Allison O. Taylor, from assistant principal, Jolliff Middle, to principal, B. M. Williams Primary. (📢 read more)
Mrs. Lyndsey T. Walker, from technology integration specialist, Hickory Middle School, to special education administrator 1, Edwards Wilson Center.
The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the April 27, 2023, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within the district starting July 1, 2023:
Dr. Tracy A. Cioppa, from interim principal, Southeastern Elementary, to principal, Southeastern Elementary. (📢 read more)
Mr. Derrell A. Joppy, from interim principal, Hugo A. Owens Middle, to principal, Hugo A. Owens Middle. (📢 read more)
Mr. Joseph B. Mason, from assistant principal, Grassfield Elementary, to principal, Great Bridge Primary. (📢 read more)
Mrs. Angela H. Napier, from assistant principal, Butts Road Primary, to principal, Western Branch Primary. (📢 read more)
Dr. Pedro J. Martinez, from assistant principal, Indian River High, to supervisor of data and reporting, Center for Teaching and Learning.
Ms. Faith G. Rubin, from interim supervisor of exceptional learning, Edwards Wilson Center, to supervisor of exceptional learning, Edwards Wilson Center.
The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the February 27, 2023, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within the district:
Mrs. Sonya L. Beasley, from principal, Western Branch Primary, to talent development administrator, Center for Teaching and Learning, effective July 1, 2023.
Dr. Melissa A. Oliver, from interim director of assessment and accountability, Center for Teaching and Learning, to director of assessment and accountability, Center for Teaching and Learning.
The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the January 30, 2023, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within the district:
Mr. Derrell Joppy, from employee relations administrator, Human Resources, School Administration Building, to interim principal, Hugo Owens Middle School.
The School Board of Chesapeake Public Schools approved Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton’s recommendation at the January 9, 2023, School Board meeting to appoint the following individuals to new roles within the district starting February 1, 2023:
Dr. Frances A. Cooney, from coordinator of mathematics, Center for Teaching and Learning, to supervisor of mathematics K-12, Center for Teaching and Learning.