Cumberland ’26 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCY
Cumberland Principal Residency
| Fellows | Principal Mentor | School |
|---|
| Tykeyra Diallo | Dr. Natasha Brown | Westover Middle |
| LaTisha Forbes | Ms. Tiffany Eakins | Elizabeth Cashwell Elementary |
| Caroline Hasty | Mrs. Rachel Robinson | Walker Spivey Elementary |
| Shaneece Johnson | Dr. Juelle McDonald | Pine Forest High |
| Shannon Marsh | Dr. Jason Jordan | Cape Fear High |
| LaDonna McNeill | Dr. Christina DiGaudio | Douglas Byrd Middle |
| Petrula Rattray | Mr. Cornelius Felder | Pine Forest Middle |
| Dannie Singleton | Mrs. Jennifer Jasinski | Grays Creek Middle |
| Ranaldo Smith | Ms. Corrine Warren | Benjamin Martin Elementary |
| Cristine Brasberry Watkins | Mrs. Lisa Gillespie | Mary MacArthur Elementary |
| Alex Williams Patton | Mrs. Erica Fenner-McAdoo | Howard Hall Elementary |
| Milton Williams | Ms. Regina Blanding | Hope Mills Middle |
| Ashley Wilson | Mrs. Dawn Collins | Gallberry Farms Elementary |
Principal Residency Handbook
Weekly Reflection
Fellows are to complete the following reflection at the end of each week during their residency.
Executive Coach Evaluations
NCSU Principal Fellows are evaluated by their Executive Coaches twice per semester during the Principal Residency year. They also participate in Formative Assessment Days led by the NELA project team.
Principal Mentor Reports for the fall semester are due December 2025, and their reports for the spring semester are due April 2026.
Important Principal Residency Documents for Fellows
Personal Leadership Development Plan (PLDP) (Download to Complete Form)
Word Doc Version of PLDP
Teacher Learning Walk Log Template
Teacher Evaluation Log Template
SMART Goal Template
Observation Matrix
Meeting and Activity Log
Evaluator Rubric and Feedback Form
Monthly Meetings / School Activities Log
School Attendance
Disciplinary Issues
Family Contact Log
Faculty Attendance
Resources for Fellows
What Works Clearinghouse – Utilize this site when looking for research on what works with students
North Carolina School Executive: Principal and Assistant Principal Evaluation Process Use these documents to reference the North Carolina State Board of Education Principal and Assistant Principal evaluation process.