A number of school and Central Office administrative changes have taken effect for Wicomico County Public Schools this summer.
Congratulations to all of the new and returning members of the school leadership teams for the 2025-2026 school year. The school system is excited to see them put their experience and talents to work in our schools during the upcoming school year.
Congratulations are also extended to everyone who is new to the Central Office team that supports Wicomico Schools, or who has taken on a new role in the Central Office for the 2025-2026 school year.
The current listing of all school leadership teams with principals, assistant principals and deans of students is below, followed by the summer 2025 Central Office administrative changes,
“We’re pleased to have each and every one of these staff members share their expertise and their passion for education as part of the team for Wicomico County Public Schools, where our students are learning today so they can lead tomorrow,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah C. Stauffer said.
2025-2026 Leadership Teams by School
Beaver Run Elementary: Principal Dave Harris, Assistant Principals Chris McLaughlin and Laura Miles
Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Principal Meeka McCoy, Assistant Principals Allison Harrington and Julie Stevens (ELT – Early Learning Transitions, the alternative education program for Prekindergarten-Grade 1)
Delmar Elementary: Principal Dr. Ryan Kessler, Assistant Principals Dr. Rebekah Donovan and Lauren Monroe
East Salisbury Elementary: Principal Maria Wright, Assistant Principals Heather Cherry and Dr. Keoshia Warner-Chaibou (PATH -- Positive Actions Transform Horizons – the alternative education program for grades 2-5), Dean of Students Pamela Slade
Fruitland Primary: Principal Parris Abt, Assistant Principal Christina Murray
Fruitland Intermediate: Principal Michele McGoogan, Assistant Principal Tawanda Small
Glen Avenue Elementary: Principal Tara Parsons, Assistant Principal Twynette Binns, Dean of Students Brandi Bolt
North Salisbury Elementary: Principal Kimberly Pinhey, Assistant Principal Jesse Taylor, Dean of Students Heather Smith
Northwestern Elementary: Principal Madison O’Donnell, Assistant Principal Hannah Parr
Pemberton Elementary: Principal Valerie Morris, Assistant Principal Dr. Elizabeth Finch, Dean of Students Lori Moreno
Pinehurst Elementary: Principal Aly Dargan, Assistant Principal Matt (Jones) Tremper, Dean of Students Jennifer Hill
Prince Street Elementary: Principal Jason Miller, Assistant Principals Kim Waters and Sheree Douglas-Johnson, Dean of Students John Wixted
West Salisbury Elementary: Principal Antionette Perry, Assistant Principal Erica Henkel, Dean of Students Rene Morris
Westside Intermediate: Principal Christina Stewart, Assistant Principal Leslie Tolley
Westside Primary: Principal Breonna Hopkins, Dean of Students Stephanie Dickerson
Willards Elementary: Principal Jennifer Rice, Assistant Principal Mary Sartorio
Pittsville Elementary and Middle: Principal Kaytlin Curren, Assistant Principal Makayla Muir
Bennett Middle: Principal Erin Nathan, Assistant Principals Vera Reed and Johanna Duncan, Deans of Students Daniel Menear and Panagiota Salpeas
Salisbury Middle: Principal Terance Dunn, Assistant Principals Jen Mudd and Brent Lewis, Deans of Students Rachel Thompson and Morgan Blickley
Wicomico Middle: Principal Jo A. Branham, Assistant Principals Melissa Lasinski and Kimandi Binns, Deans of Students Bobby Smith and Dustin Gooch
Mardela Middle and High: Principal Liza Hastings, Assistant Principals Dr. Doreen Nolan and Nancy Guillemart, Dean of Students Joseph Hallman
James M. Bennett High: Principal Dr. Christel Savage, Assistant Principals Sarah Harmon, Alison Dunn and Ron Greene, Deans of Students Greg Lasinski and Lacey Leo
Parkside High: Principal Brian Briggs, Assistant Principals Carrie Reeve, Brittany Jackson and Scott Pegg (CTE), Deans of Students Robert Bates and Brett Sanders
Wicomico High: Principal Dr. Undrea Blake; Assistant Principals Tessa Celeste, Tonya Wilson and Heather Sneeuwjagt; Deans of Students Bradford Dalton, Tim Skarda and Albert Taylor
Choices Academy: Principal Matthew Brady, Assistant Principal Michael Beale, Dean of Students Craig Weaver
Wicomico Evening High: Principal Lavion Bratten, Assistant Principal Devin Smith, Dean of Students Craig Weaver
English Language Support Center: Principal Lavion Bratten, Assistant Principal Devin Smith
Central Office Administrative Changes (Summer 2025):
In the Division of Academics & Instruction:
· Steve Romano, Supervisor of Athletic Programs
· Dr. Rick Evans, Supervisor of Virtual, After School & Summer Programs
· David Hudson, Supervisor of Gifted and Talented Programs and Elementary Social Studies and Science (new areas of responsibility for 2025-2026)
· Robyn Morris, ESOL Coordinator II
· Marie Baker, ESOL Coordinator II
In the Division of Student & Family Services:
School Climate & Safety Department
· Tara O’Barsky, Director of School Climate and Safety
· Mark “Babe” Wilson, Coordinator of Safe Schools, joining David Owens, Coordinator of Safe Schools
· Stacey Walker, Supervisor of Social Work
· James Hesen, Supervisor of Family, Community and School Programs
· Vonette Wright, Pupil Personnel Worker
· Tiffany Redden, Pupil Personnel Worker
Special Education Department
· Amanda Kelly, School Psychologist
In the Division of Business & Operations:
· Wendy Harrison, Budget Manager
· Joseph Alex Taylor, Policy and Legislative Analyst