Meet Dacula's Newest Principals

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New principals for two Dacula-area elementary schools were approved Thursday night by the Gwinnett County School Board.

Holly Warren, currently the assistant principal at Beaver Ridge Elementary School in Norcross, was appointed as principal at Dacula Elementary School.

Jonathan Day was named principal at Mulberry Elementary, where he is currently the assistant principal.

Here’s bios on both administrators from GCPS:

Holly Warren, Principal of Dacula ES

Employment:

• 2011-present: Beaver Ridge Elementary— Assistant Principal
• 2009-2011: Walnut Grove Elementary— Teacher
• 2005-2009: Bethesda Elementary— Assistant Principal

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education—University of Georgia
• Master’s degree in Divinity — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Certification in Educational Policy and Administration— University of Georgia

Ms. Warren is a member of the 2015 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program. She will be filling the vacancy created as Principal Mary Lou Enright retires.

Jonathan Day, Principal of Mulberry ES

Employment:

• 2011-present: Mulberry Elementary— Assistant Principal
• 2010-2011: Mulberry Elementary— Administrative Intern
• 2007-2010: Mulberry Elementary— Teacher
• 2006-2007: Dacula Elementary—Teacher
• 1999-2006: McConnell Middle—Teacher
• 1994-1999: Lilburn Middle—Teacher

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education— Georgia State University
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership — Georgia State University

Mr. Day is a member of the 2015 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal

Program. He will fill the position vacated by retiring Principal Vivian Stranahan.

(Photos: Jonathan Day, Holly Warren. Credit: GCPS)