Principal
Ms. Lakeishia Strother
Educational Philosophy:
It is my belief that all children can learn and achieve, when we celebrate differences, learn from each other, and grow through challenges. We must maintain high expectations and provide support through academic excellence, leadership, and personal responsibility.
College: University of Maryland and Bowie State University
Favorite Quote:
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" ~Mahatma Gandhi
Contact Information: Lakeishia.Strother@pgcps.org
6th Grade Acting Assistant Principal
Science Dept Instructional Leader
Ms. Kimberly Hampton-Tuckson
Educational Philosophy
With high expectations for myself, my students, and my team, I believe with proper instructional and life experiences, all students can reach levels of success that are higher than when they began. To achieve this, students must be actively engaged in differentiated instructional practices for multiple abilities and interests, academic rigor, and student-centered classes, reaching a variety of learning styles.
Colleges
Bowie State University and Trinity University
Favorite Quote
"You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas."
-Shirley Chisholm
Contact Information: Khampton@pgcps.org
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Math/ELD & SPED Instructional Leader
Mrs. Kara Matthews
Educational Philosophy:
EVERYONE can learn. Learners need to be active participants in learning, structure and timely feedback. Not all students learn in the same way. Hence learners need to be met where they are. Learning is life-long.
College: University of the District of Columbia, Johns Hopkins University, and Trinity Washington University
Favorite Quote: "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." -Benjamin Franklin
Contact Information: Kara.Matthews@pgcps.org
8th Grade Acting Assistant Principal
Reading Language Arts & SS Instructional Leader
Mr. Randy Green
Educational Philosophy:
ALL students deserve an engaging, safe, and supportive learning environment that empowers them to embrace challenges on the journey to achieving their full potential.
College: Norfolk State University, Cambridge College, Regent University
Favorite Quote:
"If you walk through life and don't help anybody, you haven't had much of a life." - Fred Hampton
Contact Information: Randy.Green@pgcps.org
Cougars Honors Academy Assistant Principal
Math Dept Instructional Leader
Mrs. Latoya Tolbert
Educational Philosophy:
It is my goal that all students receive a high-quality education in a positive school culture that allows them to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Every staff member in the building is part of the team that is necessary to achieve this goal.
College: Towson University and Bowie State University
Favorite Quote:
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall
Contact Information: Latoya.Tolbert@pgcps.org
Spanish Immersion Academic Dean
Language Proficiency Instructional Leader
Mrs. Xiomara Sanchez
Educational Philosophy:
ALL students CAN learn. Good educators meet all students’ differentiated learning needs to help all students meet their maximum learning potential. Students learn best when they are actively engaged in their own learning.
College: University of Puerto Rico and American College of Education
Favorite Quote:
"Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world." – Nelson Mandela
Contact Information: Xiomara.Sanchezoyola@pgcps.org