Congratulations to Olde Creek ES Principal Dustin Wright who was recognized at the annual FCPS Honors event as the 2018 Region 5 Outstanding New Principal and one of five finalists for this year's Outstanding New Principal Award!

Dr. Wright has helped transform Olde Creek into a school where people are proud to work. He did it by involving both staff and the community in drafting a three-year improvement plan that is already having an impact. Staff teams now meet biweekly for data-driven discussions about student success, while teachers are encouraged to try new things and often find supportive notes from Dr. Wright in their mailbox. Parents turned out in record numbers when asked for input at his first State of the School meeting, and families have been drawn in by events like “Popsicles with the Principal.” “He is exceptionally passionate about education, said a parent, “and his tireless positive energy is contagious.”

• See Dr. Wright's page on the FCPS website.

Congratulations also to the other Olde Creek Elementary School staff members recognized at FCPS Honors!

Outstanding Elementary New Teacher School-level Recipient

• Kate Pyatt, First Grade Teacher

Outstanding Elementary Teacher School-level Recipient

• Patricia Smalley, Librarian

Outstanding School-based Support Employee School-level Recipient

• Sandy McCulloch, Office Assistant

Outstanding School-based Leader School-level Recipient

• Kelly Durso, Assistant Principal

Thank you to Julie Wilson for all of her hard work with the nomination process by serving as this year's awards liaison.