PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Pulaski County Special School District welcomes new and returning school leadership for the 2026-2027 school year who will help students expect, believe, and succeed.
This year, PCSSD welcomes six principals, nine assistant principals and four deans of students to new leadership roles. Dean of Students is a new role at some schools that will assist with student discipline and overall campus management. The remaining school leaders are veteran educators who are returning to their previous leadership roles. The four deans of students include Ryan Wilder at Oakbrooke Elementary, Ashley Washam at Pine Forest Elementary, LaShenna Johnson at Sherwood Elementary, and Kwadjo Boaitey at Mills Middle School.
“These administrators bring a wealth of experience in education and leadership. We welcome each administrator to their new or existing role and look forward to the positive impact they will have on their school communities,” said PCSSD Superintendent Jeff Senn.
The first day of the 2026-2027 school year is Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
Below is a look at the school-level leadership roles for the upcoming school year. Asterisk denotes individuals new to the role.
Elementary Schools | Principal | Assistant Principal |
Baker Elementary | Neely Claassen* | Felecia Hamilton* |
Bates Elementary | Masako Christian | LaRisha Nelson |
Cato Elementary | Georgette Sierra* | |
Chenal Elementary | Dr. Yolanda Harris | Mary Tipton |
Clinton Elementary | Sir Withers* | Alycia Jernigan |
College Station Elementary | Anjelica Evans | |
Crystal Hill Elementary | Tiffany Brown | Dr. Paul McCowan* |
Harris Elementary | Tracy Bailey | |
Landmark Elementary | Laura Pierce* | |
Lawson Elementary | Dr. Matt Mellor | |
Oak Grove Elementary | Staisey Hodge | |
Oakbrooke Elementary | Dr. Kim Truslow | |
Pine Forest Elementary | Dr. Yolanda Thomas | |
Robinson Elementary | Dr. Tamara Gatewood-Williams | |
Sherwood Elementary | Denetha Lawrence-Hall | |
Sylvan Hills Elementary | Britney Hickman | DaNae Smith |
Secondary Schools | Principal | Assistant Principal |
Maumelle Middle School | Janna Carr | Dr. Heather Allison |
Maumelle High School | Dr. Nick Farr | Morgan Dickerson Christopher Foor |
Mills Middle School | Dr. Lisa Watson | Roy Jackson |
Mills University Studies | Damian Patterson | Charles Rimmer |
Robinson Middle School | Elise Hampton* | Bobbi Banks Gretchen Cobb* |
Driven School of Opportunity | Todd Eskola* | Brady Bratcher* |
Robinson High School | Laconya Isaac | Dr. Joe Fisher* Michael Shook |
Sylvan Hills Middle School | Michael Hudgeons | Dr. Juanita Mitchell* Cynthia Moore |
Sylvan Hills Junior High | Dr. Yvonne West | Jennifer Bajorek* Dr. Tony Howard* |
Sylvan Hills High School | Tracy Allen | Kelly Devun Chris Sierra Lasuandra Deloach-Williams* |