Leaders Who Inspire U: Celebrating Assistant Principals During National AP Week

Welcome to National Assistant Principals Week! This week, schools across the nation celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our schools running smoothly every single day. At University Prep Schools, our assistant principals are essential partners in scholar success—supporting students, mentoring teachers, managing operations, and creating positive learning environments across every campus.

The Essential Role of Assistant Principals

Assistant principals arrive before the first bell rings and leave long after the last scholar departs. They mediate conflicts, motivate struggling students, mentor new teachers, and manage the countless daily challenges that arise in schools. Their leadership makes the difference between a good school and a great one.

This National Assistant Principals Week, we celebrate the dedicated educators who serve as assistant principals across UPA, UPAD, and UPSM:

Elementary Leadership

• Erica Allen - UPA Elementary Ellen Thompson Campus (K-5)
• Carlisa Moffett - UPA Elementary Mark Murray Campus (K-5)
• Janet Anthony - UPAD Elementary School
• Edwin Spinks - UPSM Elementary School

Middle School Leadership

• Michael Foster - UPA Middle School
• Shegarya Parker - UPSM Middle School
• Laureen Wimbley - UPAD Middle School

• High School  Leadership

• Dean Systermann - UPA High School
• Amanda Hughes - UPA High School
• Elizabeth Hubbell - UPSM High School
• Marla McGhee - UPAD High

Leaders Who Make the Difference

Our assistant principals embody the collaborative leadership that defines University Prep Schools. They work alongside principals to translate vision into reality, creating the systems, routines, and relationships that allow scholars to thrive academically and socially.

Whether they're supporting a scholar through a difficult day, coaching a teacher on instructional strategies, coordinating logistics for school events, or ensuring campus safety, assistant principals bring dedication and excellence to everything they do.

Partnership in Excellence

The partnership between principals and assistant principals drives the success of University Prep Schools. Together, they create learning environments where:

• Scholars receive personalized attention and support
• Teachers feel empowered to innovate and grow
• Families know their children are safe and valued
• Every campus operates with excellence and efficiency

This National Assistant Principals Week, we recognize that great schools require great leadership at every level—and our assistant principals exemplify leadership that inspires.

Thank You to Our Assistant Principals

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