Rosalyn Rice-Harris Named New Principal at Jefferson-Houston School

Rosalyn Rice-Harris is the new principal at Jefferson-Houston School, the superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools announced on Monday.

Rice-Harris currently is an associate principal of George Washington 1 Middle School where she worked since 2009. She was an elementary and charter school principal in Washington, D.C., prior to joining ACPS. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie-Mellon University and a Master of Education degree from Trinity University.

Rice-Harris will join the leadership team of CEO for Business Operations Stephen Wilkins, Assistant Principal Helena Payne and Administrative Intern Terrance Hilton.

According to ACPS, this new team structure allows the principal more time for a consistent focus on classroom instruction while building on the educational foundation.

"The academic success of Jefferson-Houston is a top priority for the school division," Sherman said. "Rosalyn’s experience as both a classroom teacher and school leader gives her keen insight regarding the most effective methods for helping students succeed. Meanwhile, Steve will be my boots-on-the-ground support to help ensure we accelerate academic achievement while we make construction plans for the new school building opening in the 2014-15 school year."