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Derek Burns, Principal

Main Office: 919-562-6181

Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

School Improvement Plan

Our School: School Improvement Plan: Lead in

The purpose of school improvement is to improve achievement and outcomes for every student by working to eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.

We do this by collaboratively and continuously analyzing data and making decisions considering the unique needs of the learning community and the district's strategic plan.

View progress reports for each school on our district website.

School Improvement Team

School Improvement Team

Team Members

  • Derek Burns - Principal
  • Kevin Saeva - Assistant Principal
  • Mihaela Pipiliangas - School Improvement Chair and Instructional Facilitator
  • Jennifer Adcock - Kindergarten Teacher
  • Pam Denton & Courtney Tillery - First Grade Teachers
  • Lynette Albin - Second Grade Teacher
  • Milene Bottex-Hommel, Third Grade Teacher
  • Nicole Tillery - Fourth Grade Teacher
  • Carly Rifenburg - Fifth Grade Teacher
  • Nikki Valentine - Intervention Team Facilitator
  • Melina Combs - Media Specialist
  • Traci Johnson & Erin Clancy - Counselors
  • Kathryn Linstruth - Academically and Intellectually Gifted Teacher
  • Brian Gamzon - Special Education Teacher
  • Sabina Alligood - Psychologist
  • Michele Farris - Lead Secretary
  • Ruth Bogdan - Instructional Assistant
  • Shannon Derbyshire - Parent Advocate
  • Jessica Currin - Senior Administrator to Northeastern Area Superintendent

Approved July 2025

Team Meetings

3:30 to 4:30 pm in the Media Center:

  • 9/24/25
  • 10/29/25
  • 11/19/25
  • 12/17/25
  • 1/28/26
  • 2/18/26
  • 2/25/26
  • 4/29/26
  • 5/27/26
  • 6/24/26