PCS Announces Intradistrict Principal Moves
Pitt County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ethan Lenker on Wednesday announced administrative leadership appointments involving two schools and the district's virtual academy, effective July 1, 2024.
Megan Newman, who has served as principal at Grifton School since 2021, will take over the top role at Elmhurst Elementary School replacing Daniale Stancil. Grifton's current assistant principal, Yolanda Brickhouse, will be elevated to the principal's position, while Stancil will transition to an off-campus assignment by assuming principal duties for the PCS Virtual Academy.
The three individuals possess a combined total of 55 years as educators within the district, which includes 31 in full-time administrative roles.
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Yolanda Brickhouse - Principal, Grifton School (effective July 1, 2024)
PCS Employment:
2023-2024 -- Assistant Principal, Grifton School
2023-2024 -- Lead Administrator, PCS Virtual Academy
2018-2023 -- Assistant Principal, South Central High School
2018 -- Assistant Principal Intern, E.B. Aycock Middle School
2007-2018 -- Teacher (EC), E.B. Aycock Middle School
Misc... selected as PCS Assistant Principal of the Year (2021-22); currently serves as the PCS Principal and Assistant Principal Association Vice-President and as an Assistant Principal Mentor; owns 16 years of experience creating, managing and overseeing comprehensive disability service programs; holds professional affiliations with the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and Council for Exceptional Children.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in special education - East Carolina University
Master’s degree in special education/learning disabilities - East Carolina University
Master’s degree in school administration - East Carolina University
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Megan Newman - Principal, Elmhurst Elementary School (effective July 1, 2024)
PCS Employment:
2021-2024 -- Principal, Grifton School
2019-2021 -- Principal, Stokes School
2018-2019 -- Coordinator, Health Sciences Academy
2015-2018 -- Assistant Principal, Wintergreen School
2014-2015 -- Assistant Principal Intern, Stokes School
2009-2013 -- Teacher, Grifton School
Misc ... participated in the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program during the 2013-2015 academic school year(s); engaged in the Becoming a Coaching Leader professional development program and has served as a principal mentor for multiple administrative colleagues; appointed as treasurer for the PCS Principal and Assistant Principal Association during the 2021-2022 school year.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in elementary education - East Carolina University
Master’s degree in elementary education (licensure in academically gifted) - East Carolina University
Master’s degree in school administration(licensure in curriculum & instruction) - - East Carolina University
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Daniale Stancil - Principal, PCS Virtual Academy (effective July 1, 2024)
PCS Employment:
2022-2024 -- Principal, Elmhurst Elementary School
2014-2022 -- Assistant Principal, Hope Middle School
2009-2014 -- Assistant Principal, South Central High School
2007-2009 -- Assistant Principal, Eastern Elementary School
2003-2005 -- Assistant Principal Intern, J.H. Rose High School
1998-2002 -- Teacher, Falkland Elementary School
Misc... selected into the Pitt County Schools Transformational School Leaders Academy in 2019 and served as clinical supervisor for the school of elementary education (East Carolina University; Creekside Elementary, Wintergreen Primary & Intermediate Schools from 2005 to 2007); while at HMS, led the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) committees.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in elementary education - East Carolina University
Master's degree in school administration - East Carolina University
Educational Specialist degree in administration and supervision - East Carolina University
