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Board recognizes communications awards and introduces dozens of new school leaders
Summary
The board recognized multiple communications awards, a Telly Award and introduced newly appointed principals and assistant principals across the district as the school year approaches.
The July 29 meeting opened with recognitions for the district communications and media teams and a series of introductions of newly appointed school leaders.
Communications awards Chair Jacobs and Chief Communications Officer Scott Howard recognized the district’s communications division for multiple honors: a 2025 NSPRA Golden Achievement Award for the half‑cent sales tax campaign, three NSPRA Inspire Awards of Excellence for district publications and digital media, and a Telly Award for a “Mondays with Maria” segment on the OCPS Global Family Welcome Center.
New administrators Superintendent Maria Vasquez introduced and the board acknowledged a large slate of newly appointed principals and assistant principals who will lead schools and programs in the coming year. Speakers from the new leadership class often thanked mentors and family; the appointments announced included the following assignments (as presented at the meeting):
- Joel Milton Brown, Assistant Principal, Washington Shores Elementary - Korea Lisonbee, Assistant Principal, Cypress Creek High School - Paul Faircloth III, Assistant Principal, Water Spring Elementary - Jaquisha Hannah Franklin, Assistant Principal, College Park Middle - Carla Hammond, Assistant Principal, Lake Weston Elementary - Amanda Kigleider, Assistant Principal, Orla Vista Elementary - Caitlin Glenn Lamos, Assistant Principal, Eagle Creek Elementary - Rachel Marie Maloney, Assistant Principal, Hospital Homebound - Michael Meacham, Principal, Winter Park High School - Steven Patrick Powers, Assistant Principal, Sunridge Middle - Shakila Prosper Lamy, Assistant Principal, Lakeville Elementary - Lula Lakeda Steele, Assistant Principal, Jones High School - Amy Henselmeyer, Assistant Principal, OCPS Academic Center for Excellence - Barbara Verity, Assistant Principal, Evans High School - Natasha Edmonson, Assistant Principal, Castle Creek Elementary
Why it matters: Leadership transitions shape schools’ cultures and operations for the coming year. Several board members praised the nominees’ enthusiasm and commitment to students.
What’s next: The board and district will post updated school leadership directories and provide contact information for each school as appointments take effect for the new term.
