The purpose of school improvement is to improve achievement and outcomes for every student by working to eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.

We do this by collaboratively and continuously analyzing data and making decisions considering the unique needs of the learning community and the district's strategic plan.

View progress reports for each school.

School Improvement Team Membership

• Scott Gaitan, Principal
• Jason Norton, Assistant Principal 
• Lauren Michel, Magnet Coordinator/SIP Co-Chair 
• Alexis Jennings, Instructional Coach/SIP Co-Chair
• Stephenie Logan, Instructional Facilitator
• Christine Dickerson, Kindergarten Teacher
• Sarah Sumrell, 1st Grade Teacher
• Pamela Knudson, 2nd Grade Teacher
• Kelly Bailey, 3rd Grade Teacher
• Christopher Strauber, 3rd Grade Teacher
• Greta Leary, 4th Grade Teacher
• Katya Weaver, 5th Grade Teacher
• Chuck Siler, Art Teacher
• Carmen White, School Counselor 
• Janice Stowell, Special Education Teacher
• Jane Seidenstircker, Instructional Assistant
• Brittney Jennings, Senior Administrator Southern Area Schools
• Stacey Lee, Parent Representative 

School Improvement team members approved on: 9/5/2024

School Improvement Meetings

2024-2025 Meetings are as follows:

August 19, 2024

September 18, 2024

October 16, 2024 (Quarterly Review)

November 13, 2024

December 11, 2024 (Quarterly Review)

January 22, 2025

February 19, 2025

March 19, 2025 (Quarterly Review)

April 23, 2025

May 21, 2025 (Quarterly Review)

June 17, 2025

If you are interested in attending a School Improvement Team meeting, please get in touch with our SIP Process Manager, Lauren Michel, at lmichel@wcpss.net or 919-557-2587 Ext. 25297

(Dates are subject to change based on the needs of our school)