Schools

Anderson-Livsey Elementary Gets New Principal

Gwinnett County school board decided on a new principal for Anderson-Livsey Elementary, Janice Warren.

(Editor's Note: This articles was originally published May 20, 2011.)

Gwinnett County school board members promoted one of its assistant principals to be the new principal at Anderson-Livsey Elementary School, during its Thursday evening meeting.

Janice Warren, currently, an assistant principal at Annistown Elementary, will take on the new leadership role, of principal Lawanna Owens-Twaites. Board members unanimously decided on the administrative change.

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Reached Thursday evening, Anderson-Livsey's Parent Teacher Association, did not wish to comment.

"At this time the PTA have no comments," said Felita Bell, PTA co-president, in an email. "Thank you for your time and dedication to this matter."

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Warren first joined Gwinnett County Public Schools in 1991, as a first-grade teacher at Bethesda Elementary in Lawrenceville. She comes with 26 years' experience in education, including time in North Carolina. She has also been named a teacher of the year twice, once at a North Carolina school, and once at Annistown Elementary.

Owens-Twaites, who has been the principal at Anderson-Livsey for just one year, resigned recently amid discontent, at least among some parents. However, she will finish out the school year.

Janice Warren Biography:

Professional

  • 2006 - Present: Assistant principal, Annistown Elementary
  • 1992-2006: First-grade teacher, Annistown Elementary
  • 1991 -1992: First-grade teacher, Bethesda Elementary
  • 1987 - 1990: Kindergarten teacher, Florence Elementary (Guillford County Schools, Greensboro, NC)
  • 1985 - 1987: Kindergarten teacher, Guilford Primary School (Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC)

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education - Georgia State University
  • Master's degree in early childhood education - Piedmont College
  • Specialist's degree in leadership and administration - Central Michigan University
  • Warren also is a graduate of the school district's 2010 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program. 


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