School Leadership
School Leadership
School Leadership is committed to supporting our schools and their leaders to help every student graduate college, career and citizen-ready. The Chief Schools Officer provides vital leadership and guidance to all school administrators, leading a continuous improvement process that aligns with the mission and strategic goals of the division. Our focus is on ensuring significant progress in student learning at every school while creating a positive environment where all students can thrive.
Elementary School Leadership
Elementary school focuses on the basic skills that students need in the early years as they learn how to learn. School Leadership works on enhancing elementary school-based leadership for instructional improvement by assisting administrators in creating and monitoring improvement plans, evaluating teaching staff, and ensuring effective assessment practices to track student progress.
Angela Seiders
Executive Director
Pk-12 School Leadership
(757) 591-4628 x.10111
Dr. Darra White
Director
Elementary School Leadership
(757) 591-4628
Megan Auman
Director
Elementary School Leadership
(757) 591-4628
Middle School Leadership
Middle school is designed to build and encourage positive relationships that will provide our students with the tools they need to succeed. School Leadership fosters high academic achievement and equal access for all students, supervises and evaluates middle school principals, guiding purposeful leadership in the school improvement process across the division's middle schools.
Angela Seiders
Executive Director
Pk-12 School Leadership
(757) 591-4628 x.10111
Dr. Maya Tupponce
Director
Secondary School Leadership, Middle School
(757) 591-4628
High School Leadership
High school programs develop both a strong foundation of general knowledge and skills and specialized competency in areas in which students have particular interests. School Leadership ensures that high school administrators are equipped with the tools, resources, and support they need to lead their schools safely, effectively and promoting the success of all students.
Angela Seiders
Executive Director
Pk-12 School Leadership
(757) 591-4628 x.10111
Director
Secondary School Leadership, High School
Student Conduct and Discipline
Establishing positive relationships and clear expectations for behavior in our schools is vital to creating supportive classrooms and great schools. School Leadership works with and supports our students, staff, family and community members in reaching our goals and creating school environments that are safe and supportive for all young people.
Department of Student Conduct & Discipline
746 Adams Drive
Newport News, VA 23601-2626
(757) 591-4924
Dr. Shayla Woodard, LMFT
Program Administrator
Student Conduct & Discipline
(757) 591-4924 x.68221
Leadership Coaching
Great leaders flourish with strong support, and that’s what leadership coaching in NNPS is all about. Our PK–12 Leadership Coaches walk alongside current and aspiring administrators, providing support that helps our leaders grow their skills, strengthen their impact, and build thriving schools.
Leadership coaching is about more than professional growth; it’s about making a difference for students. By creating space to reflect, take risks, and learn, Leadership Coaches help principals feel supported and confident as they take on the challenges of school leadership.
Leadership Pathways: Grow Into Your Next Role
Thinking about school leadership? NNPS offers two selective academies designed for growth, impact, and readiness. Explore the Aspiring Leaders Academy and Aspiring Principals Academy to see if taking the next step is right for you.
Dr. Kellie Mason
PK-12 Leadership Coach
