DeKalb Schools Announce Newly Hired Principals

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) today announced its newly hired principals for the 2017-2018 school year.

“Research shows when schools have effective leadership, student and staff performance will increase. Working with our five regional superintendents, we have identified a group of highly-qualified and highly-motivated individuals to join our team,” said Superintendent/CEO R. Stephen Green. “With these talented educators in place, we will continue to raise our expectations and outcomes for achievement.”

The newly hired group of principals includes:

• Dresden Elementary School – Jesse U. Berger
• Flat Rock Elementary School – Malik Douglas
• Kelley Lake Elementary School – Peggy Davis
• Chamblee Charter High School – Rebecca Braaten
• Lithonia High School – Darrick L. McCray
• Miller Grove Middle School – Marcus Kimber
• Murphey Chandler Elementary School – Marsha Sears
• Oak View Elementary School – Sabrina Pressley
• Panola Way Elementary School – Corey L. Stegall
• Redan Middle School – Karen Davis
• Rock Chapel Elementary School – Lisa Y. Green
• Shadow Rock Elementary School – Viva S. Jones
• Snapfinger Elementary School – Johnny Potter
• Stephenson Middle School – Rasheen G. Booker
• Stoneview Elementary School – Cassandra L. Davis
• Woodridge Elementary School – Brandy A. Jermon
• Tucker High School – Tamra Watts