Whit Davis' Katrina Daniel named Principal of Gaines Elementary School

The Clarke County Board of Education has appointed Katrina Daniel the principal of l for the 2012-13 school year. She is currently the principal at , where she has been since 2006.

“I look forward to serving as principal of Gaines Elementary School next year and building strong partnerships with the school community,” said Daniel. “I have gained much from my relationships and experiences at Whit Davis, and look forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead at Gaines.”

Whit Davis has made Adequate Yearly Progress since 2009, and the school received a Platinum Award for greatest gains in student achievement from the Governor’s Office of Academic Achievement, said Superintendent Philip Lanoue. “She is an experienced principal who has a proven track record in raising student achievement. I am confident she will lead Gaines to new levels of success.”

From 2003 to 2006, Daniel was assistant principal at. She has also been a summer school administrator and teacher at Oconee County Middle School, and a teacher at Social Circle Middle School, where she was named Teacher of the Year.

She earned a specialist in educational leadership, a master’s of education and a B.S. in mathematics education, all from UGA.

Gaines principal Phyllis Stewart announced her retirement in March. A search will open later this spring.for the principal position at Whit Davis.