Tuffy 2025 Principal Residency
Tuffy ’25 Cohort Fellows
Tuffy Principal Residency
| Fellow | Principal Mentor | School |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Boyd | Dr. Kenya Grant | Northside Elementary School |
| Hilary Bunch-Johnson | Danielle Gibbs | Em Yoder Elementary |
| Drew Cardwell | Frank Wiggins | Youngsville Elementary School |
| Regina Harris | Anthony Herndon | Northern Granville Middle School |
| Shelby Levisky | Ashley Clark | Butner Stem Middle School |
| Connor McKeithan | Katie Beer | Edward Best Elementary School |
| Abigail Oliver | Dr. Julie Hancock | Turintine Middle School |
| Marissa Saxon | Jenna Sauls | Cleveland High School |
| Emily Simler | Don Jones | Lakewood Montessori Middle |
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
Principal Mentor Reports for the fall semester are due December 2024 and their reports for the spring semester are due April 2025.
Important Principal Residency Documents for Fellows
Personal Leadership Development Plan (PLDP) (Download to Complete Form)
Word Doc Version of PLDP
Parent Log Contact Template
Teacher Learning Walk Log Template
Teacher Evaluation Log Template
SMART Goal Template
Discipline Log Template
Observation Matrix
Student Attendance Log
Staff Attendance Log
Meeting and Activity Log
Evaluator Rubric and Feedback Form
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.