Dana Dougherty-Primiano AKA Ms. "P" is originally from Staten Island, New York.  She began her career as a classroom teacher and then transitioned to the role of teacher trainer for the NYC Teacher Center, where she trained teachers throughout NY City.  She became an Assistant Principal in 2003.  Her family moved to NC in 2005, and she began to work at Fuller GT Magnet Elementary as an Assistant Principal.  In 2009, Ms. P. went on to Rolesville Elementary School where she served as the Assistant Principal for 3 years and then became the Principal and served in that role for 10 years.  Ms. P is the Mom to two children who are in college and high school.  During her free time she loves to read and garden.  Ms. P is beginning her fourth year here at WMES and is looking forward to another exciting year!

I am honored to serve as the Assistant Principal at Wendell Magnet Elementary, home of the Eagles! Over the past 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of wearing many hats in the Wake County Public School System: K–2 teacher for 15 years, K–5 Interventionist, Instructional Facilitator, and Literacy Coach. Each role has shaped my passion for supporting students, staff, and families. Now in my third year at Wendell Magnet, I’m proud to spread my Eagle wings a little wider in this new administrative role. With such a strong and supportive school community, I know the sky’s the limit for what we can accomplish together!