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Director of Human Resources Appointment
  • Winchester Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Kristen Tuttle as the Director of Human Resources effective July 24, 2017. She brings with her six years of administrative leadership and 12 total years of education experience. Tuttle has held various administrative positions including that of high school assistant principal, secondary curriculum and career technical education director, high school principal, and assistant superintendent all with Morgan County Schools in West Virginia where she led the Human Resources Department overseeing all aspects as well as Title IX. In addition, she played a large role in the day-to-day operations of the school system.
  • Her various positions have given her the unique advantage of gaining valuable experience in dealing with all aspects of a school system. Prior to her administrative experiences, she spent 6 years as a business education teacher in West Virginia. Before becoming a teacher, Tuttle worked many years in the private sector and successfully owned and operated her own business.
  • Tuttle earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from West Virginia University. Her emphasis was in human resources with a minor in communications. She originally entered the workforce as a successful project manager and business owner. Always having had an interest in education, Tuttle decided to pursue a career in education, earning her Master of Arts in Teaching from Marshall University and then her Educational Leadership certificate from Salem International University. Outside of her school time, Ms. Tuttle is married with two daughters.
  • Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum stated, “Kristen brings experience from both the business world and the educational world. Kristen has a proven track record, and I look forward to working together to continue the rich tradition of the Winchester Public Schools.”
  • Tuttle’s accomplishments during her career include winning the Principal’s Leadership Academy Distinguished Scholar Award from the West Virginia Center for Professional Development. She was recognized twice by Morgan County Schools as an “Extra Miler” for her willingness to always go above and beyond for school and student improvement. She also helped her school system secure a nearly $1,000,000 grant for after school programming. In addition, she has delivered professional development to administrators across West Virginia on implementation of Support for Personalized Learning, which focuses on meeting the needs of students by providing interventions to help ensure success.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining the leadership team at Winchester Public Schools. I am eager to build relationships with employees and the community. I look forward to being a part of the exciting initiatives of the school system. I aim to lead the department in efforts to recruit a skilled and experienced workforce so that we can continue to provide a quality education for each and every student in our system.”
  • The Director of HR position became available as a result of Dr. Donna Eagle accepting the position of Assistant Superintendent in Henrico County Public Schools.
  • Ms. Tuttle will be transitioning from Assistant Principal at John Handley High School to her new position as Director of HR over the next several weeks to ensure a smooth transition at the high school.
WPS Appoints DMMS Principal
  • Winchester Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Buckley as Principal of Daniel Morgan Middle School effective July 1, 2017.
  • A native of Romney, West Virginia, Ms. Buckley is currently the principal of Capon Bridge Elementary School in West Virginia. Ms. Buckley was appointed principal after being a third grade teacher and literacy coach for Frederick County Public Schools at the Juvenile Detention Center.
  • Ms. Buckley earned a B.A. in English and Master’s Degrees in Reading and Elementary Education from West Virginia University. She obtained her certification in Educational Leadership from Salem International University. Ms. Buckley also ran track and cross country at WVU from 2001-05. A four-time BIG EAST academic all-star, Buckley was twice named an academic All American. She captained and helped guide the WVU cross country team to a Mid-Atlantic regional championship in 2004.
  • Prior to education, Ms. Buckley served as Assistant Track & Field and Cross Country Coach at WVU from 2007-2011. She was named to the Big East Track & Field Coaching Staff of the Year in 2011. She is married and has two young children.
  • Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, stated, "I am excited to welcome Jennifer Buckley to the Winchester Public Schools leadership team. Ms. Buckley brings a dedication to excellence and commitment to student success that will serve the Daniel Morgan Middle School community for many years to come.“
Assistant Principal Appointed for DMMS
  • Effective July 1, 2017, Dr. Lisa Cobb will assume the position of Assistant Principal at Daniel Morgan Middle School.
  • Dr. Cobb has served as an assistant principal for fifteen years in Winchester Public Schools, most recently at John Handley High School and previously at Daniel Morgan Middle School. Her teaching experience includes both English and mathematics at the middle and high school levels. Dr. Cobb earned her BA in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD, a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from George Mason University, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Shenandoah University.
  • Dr. Cobb is delighted at the opportunity to work with Ms. Buckley. “After meeting Jennifer and learning about her experience and her approach to education, I know Daniel Morgan will be in good hands. She has vision, determination, and heart.”
  • Dr. Van Heukelum stated, “Dr. Cobb is has a depth of knowledge and wisdom that bring stability to the Daniel Morgan Middle School community. With Ms. Buckley and Dr. Cobb, we have two dedicated professionals who are committed to teachers and students.”
Appointment of GQES Assistant Principal
  • Winchester Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Todd Fannin as Assistant Principal at Garland Quarles Elementary School effective July 1, 2017.
  • Mr. Fannin (Todd) is a native of Huntington, WV and is a 1986 Graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School in Kenova, WV. He earned his BA in Biology with a Minor in General Science from Marshall University and holds a Masters in Educational Administration/Supervision PreK-12 from Shenandoah University. He has been a teacher of Biology, Physical Science, AP Biology, and Human Anatomy/Physiology at Stonewall Jackson High School in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
  • Mr. Fannin has held the positions of Head JV Baseball Coach and Assistant Football Coach at Stonewall Jackson High School. He also served as Assistant Athletic Director of Stonewall Jackson High School and was the Athletic Director of Stonewall Jackson High School. He was the supervising teacher of a winning team in the National Toshiba/NSTA National Science Competition and is a former Shenandoah County Teacher of the Year.
  • Ms. Joanie Hovatter, Principal at Garland Quarles Elementary School, stated, "Mr. Fannin's experiences and insights will make a positive impact with our students, staff, and families and contribute to our thriving literacy community. We are excited to welcome Mr. Fannin to GQES and WPS."
  • A resident of New Market,Virginia, Mr. Fannin is filling the position being vacated by Mr. Joe Livesay who is moving to John Handley High School as an Assistant Principal.
Appointment of Personalized Learning Coordinator
  • Winchester Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jacob Boula as Personalized Learning Coordinator effective July 1, 2017. This is a new position which replaces the former gifted coordinator position.
  • Mr. Boula has worked in education for 14 years in positions including Language Arts teacher, Reading Teacher, Gifted Teacher, coach, middle school assistant principal, elementary assistant principal, IB Middle Years Program principal, and elementary principal. He believes that student success happens when teachers create a nurturing environment that harnesses a personalized approach to meeting every student’s needs.
  • Mr. Boula is a graduate of SUNY Potsdam where he received his Bachelor’s in English. He earned his Master’s in School Administration and Curriculum & Instruction at UNC-Charlotte where he currently is in his third year of Doctorate in Educational Leadership. He was selected into North Carolina’s Distinguished Leaders Program in 2015 and Digital Leadership Program in 2016.
  • As a Principal Mr. Boula led Northview, an IB World School, to become a top five performing middle school in North Carolina, highest growth in Iredell-Statesville Schools, and also the first A+ school in the district. Under his leadership Northview was a successful pilot school for blended learning and personalized learning.
  • His most recent principal position was at Woodland Heights Elementary, where he successfully reestablished the school as a top performing elementary in the state. In two years, he established a personalized approach to classroom teaching, improved technology devices and training in all classrooms, and provided teachers with systematic improvement to instructional practice.
  • Dr. Van Heukelum stated, "We are really excited to have Jacob join our team and are looking forward to his leadership in this major initiative for Winchester Public Schools"
  • Mr. Boula is relocating to Winchester with his wife and four children.
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED - APPLY NOW!
  • Bus Driver job announcement
Spanish Immersion Pre-K Program - Register Here!
  • It's not too late to sign up! This year, WPS will be offering a Spanish immersion program for our preschool children. Through this program, your child will receive instruction half of the day in English and half of the the day in Spanish. The program will provide literacy and content instruction through two languages to promote bilingualism and biliteracy, pre-school academic achievement, improved critical thinking skills, and multicultural competence.
  • Tuition is $450 a month for City and Winchester Public Schools employees and $750 for non-city employees. The program will be held at Frederick Douglass Elementary School from 7:30am-2:30pm. Transportation to The Hive, the Winchester Parks and Rec after-school program, will be provided if your child is enrolled there for after-school care.
  • If you are interested in having your child be a part of this dual-immersion program, please complete the following form.
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Appointment of VACDES Principal
  • Winchester Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nikea Hurt as Principal of Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School effective July 1, 2017.
  • Nikea Hurt is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and has lived there all her life. Hurt is the oldest of three daughters with the youngest currently in college. Hurt brings 14 years of experience to the table; nine years’ as a teacher, two years’ as an elementary assistant principal and three years’ as an elementary principal. A graduate of Argosy University in Tampa, Florida, Hurt earned both her Doctorate and Education Specialist degrees in Educational Leadership. She also earned an additional Performance-Based Educational Specialist in Building Level Educational Leadership from Mercer University, a Masters in Adult Instruction from Central Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Hurt has often shared that it has been her experiences throughout education that have helped to shape her view of what it truly means to be an instructional leader. “Education is a profession of service, and leadership is a position that affords me the opportunity to serve on a wider platform.” Hurt believes it is through servant leadership; the showing of others, the dedication to students, staff, and the community-the trust that is developed, and the doorway to honest conversations that teaching and learning take place.
  • Hurt’s personal goal is to provide an environment that fosters students' interest and inspires them beyond any self-imposed limitations. Hurt said “I am honestly just excited to be here. The feeling of warmth and welcome, combined with the spirit of continued success has made this transition already start to feel like home. I can’t wait to meet the outstanding staff, parents, and most importantly the ‘Little Judges’ at Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School. I am honored and excited to join this magnificent family.”
  • Dr. Nan Bryant, Director of Elementary Instruction, stated, "I am very excited to welcome Dr. Hurt to Winchester Public Schools. She brings successful principal experience, including leading her current school in earning recognition as a Title I Reward School: Highest Progress for distinction in improvement in student achievement. She brings depth of knowledge, an impressive educational background, and great commitment to her students, families, and community. I look forward to Dr. Hurt joining the elementary schools leadership team.”
  • Dr. Hurt comes to Winchester from Marietta, Georgia, where she is currently Principal of Dunleith Elementary School. The principal position at Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School became available as a result of Dr. Matthew Wygal’s appointment as Principal of Daniel Morgan Intermediate School.
School Board Seat Vacancy for Ward 4
  • A seat on the Winchester School Board (Ward 4 only) will be available in June. Apply today, get involved and make a difference in the future of our public schools. Use the following link to apply:
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