Fulton County Schools Welcomes New Principals

FULTON COUNTY, GA — Fulton County Schools announced six new principals across the district.

Ashley Agans - Cambridge High School

Agans began her teaching career at Northview High in the social studies department in 2006, after which she became the department chair and then 504 chair at Northview High School. Eventually, Agans joined Autrey Mill Middle as assistant principal. After three years, she became assistant principal for Johns Creek High, where she has served the past three years. Agans is passionate about promoting a positive high school experience.

This fall, Agans was promoted to principal of Cambridge High and said, “I am excited to join the leadership team to continue to support the mission of educating, challenging and inspiring all students to reach their full potential and achieve college and career readiness.”

Laurie Woodruff - Sandy Springs Charter Middle

With 21 years of experience in education, the last six as principal of Hembree Springs Elementary, Woodruff is excited to begin the year at Sandy Springs Charter Middle. A former third, fourth, and fifth-grade teacher, Woodruff understands the challenges of classroom teaching and has built a strong administrative foundation from serving in various administrative positions such as Title I Instructional Coach and Curriculum Support teacher at Barnwell Elementary and Assistant Principal at Roswell North Elementary.

"I am honored to serve as the Principal of Sandy Springs Charter Middle School," Woodruff said. "I hope to give back by providing opportunities that will shape the success of all students."

Danielle Miller – High Point Elementary

As the new principal of High Point Elementary, Danielle Miller is a passionate leader who holds four core values at the forefront of her leadership: high levels of learning for all students, excellence in teaching, collaboration and teamwork, and empowering and growing leaders. Miller brings 15 years of experience in education, having taught at the elementary level in both private and public schools. More recently, Miller began teaching at Woodland Elementary and served as a curriculum support teacher and assistant principal at Lake Forest Elementary. In her various roles, Miller has had the opportunity to collaborate with diverse groups to increase achievement and prepare students to be successful global citizens.

“I am committed to ensuring that High Point will continue to focus on cultivating knowledgeable, compassionate, inquiring learners who impact our community and achieve academic excellence,” Miller said.

A.J. Smith – Hembree Springs Elementary

Andrea (“A.J.”) Smith began her teaching career at Elkins Pointe Middle as a special education teacher. She taught across all subjects and grade levels and was voted the 2013-14 Teacher of the Year and eventually became the special education department chair. By 2015, Smith accepted the assistant administrator position at Sweet Apple Elementary. In 2017, she was named assistant principal at Hembree Springs Elementary. During her time at Hembree Springs, she has supported students, teachers, and the community and built a reputation for excellence through her leadership style. “

All students can achieve at high levels in any environment,” she said after being named principal. “At this time, we are charged with reimagining education, and I am up for the challenge.”

Darren Clay – Conley Hill Elementary

Darren Clay is a fourth-generation educator. He joins Fulton County Schools as the principal of Conley Hills Elementary, after working at the Georgia Department of Education as Transformation Leadership Coordinator. He developed and facilitated professional learning activities for school and district leaders, led the design of climate and culture activities, and provided direct coaching to school leaders. Clay’s leadership was pivotal in 85 percent of schools improving their Climate and Culture rating and 75 per cent of schools improving their CCRPI scores.

“I have a compelling drive to help others achieve,” Clay said.

Ashley Rose – Renaissance Elementary

Ashley Rose brings diverse and expansive educational experiences to Renaissance Elementary. Her teaching and leadership experiences include working in a variety of school settings serving diverse populations. Rose began her teaching career in Fulton County Schools, working at Tri-Cities High. Following her teaching at Tri-Cities, Rose transferred to Woodland Middle School, where she served as an administrative assistant. In 2016, Rose was named assistant principal of Sutton Middle in the Atlanta Public Schools system. She brings leadership that will focus on a positive learning environment where teachers and students are valued as the new principal.

“I’m passionate about school culture and school connectedness,” Rose said.