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GCPS Releases Names of New School Principals

Dr. Susan Bearse new principal of Berkeley Lake Elementary School.

Twenty-one schools will received new principals this year due to retirements and veteran principals transferring to other schools. South Gwinnett will have a new principle appointed before the school year starts.  

New Principals for the 2012-13 school year:

  • Dr. Susan Bearse, Berkeley Lake Elementary
  • Tonya Burnley, Gwin Oaks Elementary
  • Crystal Cooper, Sycamore Elementary
  • Phyllis Dartt, Cedar Hill Elementary
  • Toni Ferguson, Knight Elementary
  • Peggy Goodman, Five Forks Middle
  • Connie Hawkins, Rock Springs Elementary
  • Ken Johnson, Archer High
  • Angie Pacholke, Freeman’s Mill Elementary
  • Mary Thomas, Pharr Elementary
  • Dr. Michael Zinn, Berkmar High

The principals listed below were appointed during the past school year. This year will mark their first full year as the school’s leader.

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  • William Bishop, Norcross High
  • Juanita Daunoy, Meadowcreek Elementary
  • Michael DiFilippo, Dyer Elementary
  • Maryanne Grimes, Central Gwinnett High
  • Todd Langley, Alcova Elementary
  • Dr. Bryan Long, Dacula High
  • Todd Marschke, GIVE Center West
  • Dr. Eric Parker, Shiloh High
  • Julie Peyton, Ferguson Elementary
  • Dr. Eli Welch, Shiloh Middle


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