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 on our district website.

School Improvement Team Membership

Luke Croucher, Second Grade Teacher & Co-School Improvement Chair
Jenelle Lelito, Kindergarten & Co-School Improvement Chair
Brittney Jennings, Senior Admin. to the Southern Area Superintendent 
Teresa James Principal  
David Kent, Assistant Principal 
Patricia McKay, Kindergarten Teacher
Megan McCoy, First Grade Teacher
Dawn Stokes, Third Grade Teacher
Brian Gordon, Fourth Grade Teacher
Katie Eiseman, Fifth Grade Teacher
Erin Polich, Special Education Teacher 
Emily Adams, Media Specialist
Susan Hershberger, Guidance Counselor
Annie Burke Instructional Facilitator
Shamel Minga, Instructional Facilitator
Amy Leonard, Instructional Assistant
Holly Kennedy, Instructional Assistant
TBD Parent & PTA Representative
     

School Improvement Team Meetings

School improvement meetings will be held at South Lakes Elementary.

September 10, 2025 at 8 am - SIT Meeting
September 17, 2025 at 8 am - SIP Committees & MTAC
October 14, 2025 at 8 am - SIT Meeting
October 21, 2025 at 8 am - SIP Committees & MTAC
November 18, 2025 at 8 am - SIT Meeting - Quarterly Review
November 25, 2025 at 8 am - SIP Committees & MTAC
December 9, 2025 at 8 am - SIT Meeting
December 16, 2025 at 8 am - SIP Committees & MTAC
January 13, 2026 at 8 am - SIP Meeting
January 20, 2026 at 8 am - SIT Committees & MTAC
February 10, 2026 at 8 am - SIP Meeting  - Quarterly Review
February 17, 2026 at 8 am - SIT Committees & MTAC
March 10, 2026 at 8 am - SIT Meeting
March 17, 2026 at 8 am - SIP Committees & MTAC
April 14, 2026 at 8 am - SIP Meeting - Quarterly Review
April 21, 2026 at 8 am - SIP Committees & MTAC
May 12, 2026 at 8 am - SIT Meeting
May 19, 2026 at 8 am - SIP Committees & MTAC
June 9, 2026 at 8 am - SIT Meeting

School Improvement team members voted on August 12, 2025.

Open Meeting: Guests are welcome at any School Improvement Open Session Meeting. 

To Attend a Meeting: If you are interested in attending a School Improvement Team meeting, please contact our Process Manager Luke Croucher, lcroucher@wcpss.net or Teresa James TJames@wcpss.net