Eleven Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools principals received a little extra excitement during their day as they were announced as their School Performance Area’s Principal of the Year. On Sept. 3 and Sept. 4, CMS leadership went from school to school to surprise principals alongside their school communities and families.

Congratulations to the following:

Elementary School Performance Area A | Penni Beth Crisp, Matthews Elementary School
 

Elementary School Performance Area B | Bilal Tawwab, University Meadows Elementary School
 

Elementary School Performance Area C | Michelle Givens, South Pine Academy
 

Elementary School Performance Area D | Angela Grant, Esperanza Global Academy

 

Elementary School Performance Area E | Shanna Rae, University Park Creative Arts School

 

Middle School Performance Area A | Brian Slattery, Community House Middle School
 

Middle School Performance Area B | Michael Jerrell, McClintock Middle School
 

High School Performance Area A | Bob Folk, Myers Park High School
 

High School Performance Area B | Kevin Sudimack, West Mecklenburg High School
 

High School Performance Area C | Katy Coffelt, Northwest School of the Arts
 

K-8 School Performance Area | Rolando Parkins, Thomasboro Academy

 

Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2027 CMS Principal of the Year.