Aug. 19, 2021

Ten outstanding school leaders have been nominated by their colleagues to serve as the Wake County Public School System 2021-2022 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year finalists. Finalists will submit a portfolio and participate in site visits and a final interview. Our winners will be named on October 7.

Assistant Principal Finalists

• Leslie Blake, Millbrook Magnet Elementary
• Bill Helfrich, Parkside Elementary
• Michael MacGovern, Broughton Magnet High
• Bonnie Mwanda, Heritage High
• Brandon Warren, Holly Ridge Elementary

Principal Finalists

• Raleigh Bame, Laurel Park Elementary      
• Teresa Caswell, Parkside Elementary                                  
• Keith Richardson, Knightdale Magnet High                     
• Shejuanna Rodgers, Apex Friendship Middle           
• Annice Williams, Bugg Magnet Elementary