No two Distinctive Schools Assistant Principals are exactly alike, but they all share a deep commitment to ignite teacher leadership and champion student excellence. As we prepare to celebrate National Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025, we're excited to shine a light on their incredible impact!
At CICS Prairie, Assistant Principal Deanya Watkins ushers teacher and student growth through meticulous planning, support systems, and high expectations. Her proudest moment this year came when Prairie students Jade and Joy Lee confidently interviewed with ABC7 News. This experience reinforced Ms. Watkins' belief that providing students with opportunities and encouragement allows them to surpass expectations, highlighting the importance of building confidence, student leadership, and student voice alongside academic achievement. She is excited about inspiring students to shape their own futures, a journey she passionately supports. Ms. Watkins considers her role at CICS Prairie as 'heart work,' driven by a desire to push, support, and inspire both teachers and students to reach their full potential.
While this week is National Assistant Principals Week – we are excited and honored to celebrate our incredible Distinctive Schools APs every week! APs play a critical role in each of our schools, each as unique as the roles they fulfill. From coaching our teams to growing student confidence, each AP brings their whole heart to their work. We’re proud of the culture they’ve helped shape at their schools and we are so excited to celebrate them! We invite you to join us in recognizing their dedication and leadership.