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Mrs. Katherine Williams, Principal

I was born and raised in Elma, New York - a small town just outside of Buffalo. After high school, I attended SUNY Brockport and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and English. I moved to North Carolina in 2001 with my husband, Mark, and began the hunt for a teaching job.
 
I was offered a 4th grade position at Green Hope Elementary and taught there as I kicked off my career as an educator. When the opportunity to follow my principal to help open a new modular school occurred (Forest Pines Drive), I jumped at the chance for an exciting new experience. I worked in a new role as the Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT) providing staff development and coaching assistance to teachers for about eight years. In 2011, I completed my Masters degree in Administration and Supervision through the University of Phoenix. In 2012, I took a position at WCPSS Central Office working as the Senior Administrator for Elementary Science (I love science). I was able to put my skills as an administrator to work in Elementary Science Curriculum & Instruction. While I loved the work I was doing, I missed daily interactions with a school community. An assistant principal position opened at Forest Pines in 2013. I applied and was able to come back to work with students, staff, and families. In July 2016, an amazing opportunity presented itself at York Elementary. They were looking for a new principal!
 
I can't even begin to express the blessing of serving as York's principal - working with students, staff, and families. We have such exciting work to do!
 
I have 4 children (Ava, Hayden, Schafer, and Tess), a loving/supportive husband (Mark), a zen garden pond full of goldfish, and 2 rescue dogs (Pepper/Daisy). I love reading magazines and inspirational books about schools, weekend coffee time on my back porch, and gardening in my flowerbeds.
 

 

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Dr. Mark Tracy, Assistant Principal

Dr. Mark Tracy has genuinely enjoyed his career which has spanned over 25 years, especially his most recent times here at York.  He has taught four different grades in elementary and middle school during his career, with most of his time in elementary school.    As an administrator, he has worked in various roles from Assistant Principal to Superintendent, with a short period as a Dean at a university.    

Dr. Tracy comes from a house of educators. His wife of 20+ years is an elementary school teacher in WCPSS.  They have two adult children, Zari and Myles; Zari is a graduate of UNC-Charlotte, and Myles is a graduate of Morehouse College.  The family has a Pitbull Terrier that was rescued from Saving Grace in the summer of 2023, Rolo.  

During his downtime, Dr. Tracy enjoys traveling the world with his wife and kids.  When they are not traveling, he likes watching and playing various sports, getting out on a hike or hitting the gym, and giving back to his community through his fraternal organization, Phi Beta Sigma.  

Dr. Tracy is a proud member of the YES family and has genuinely enjoyed getting to know the scholars and families at the school.  He hopes to continue to utilize all his years of service and experience to help every child become the best scholar and person they can be. 

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Kasha Evans, Administrative Intern

Kasha Evans has joined the York staff, serving as an Administrative Intern this year. She is completing her MSA through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With nearly 20 years of experience in education, she has previously served as a classroom teacher and coordinating teacher, with a focus on early learning and instructional support. Kasha is passionate about equity, inclusive leadership, and fostering strong school communities. Her internship is focused on developing skills in instructional leadership, staff development, and family engagement. She is excited to contribute to the York Elementary community by supporting students, collaborating with staff, and helping to build on the school’s positive culture and academic success.