Message from the Principals

Principal, Carlos Ramírez
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Hello! ¡Hola! ሰላም Bonjour! Сайн уу  اسلا عليكم

As a professional who believes in the infinite power of being a global citizen in the 21st century, it is my mission to inspire every student to embark on a life-long journey of learning. As the principal of Randolph Elementary School, I am honored to lead an institution where diversity and culture are celebrated and valued in a caring and welcoming environment where social-emotional learning is supported through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.

I started my career in education after I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador – Instituto Pedagógico de Caracas, Venezuela, with a B.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. A few years later, I earned my M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Greensboro College, NC. I also attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, to further my postgraduate studies in Educational Leadership.  I taught a wide range of grade levels (K-16) for 18 years before becoming a school administrator in Arlington Public Schools, where I have had the opportunity to lead staff and contribute to their excellence with my instructional expertise.

I also had the incredible honor to be the 2024 Principal of the Year as named by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents.

As always, I am looking forward to having a successful school year alongside teachers and students at Randolph.

Welcome to Randolph Elementary, an IB World School, where we develop balanced learners and global citizens!

Assistant Principal, Juanice Jenkins

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Ms. Juanice Jenkins has a long family history in Arlington County and is honored to continue that legacy through her service in Arlington Public Schools (APS). She is a proud graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, with a concentration in public relations.

Ms. Jenkins has had the privilege of serving APS for the past 16 years in various capacities. In 2008, she began her career as an instructional assistant at Dr. Charles Drew Elementary, working within the Multi-Intervention Program for Autism (MIPA). After earning her master’s degree in school counseling from Marymount University in 2016, she transitioned into a role as a school counselor at Yorktown High School. During her time at Yorktown, she was inspired to pursue educational leadership and completed her certification at Longwood University in 2019. For the 2023-24 school year, Ms. Jenkins was pleased to take on new responsibilities as Yorktown’s first Dean of Students.

During school year 2024-25, Ms. Jenkins further advanced her administrative journey by her appointment as an Assistant Principal at Washington-Liberty High School, where she oversaw the ninth grade class and the Special Education Department. She is committed to lifelong learning and aims to create an environment that nurtures creativity, passion, and a love for learning, while also supporting social and emotional well-being and accountability. Her goal is to serve her school community by building trust and cultivating strong relationships with all stakeholders, with an emphasis on developing well-rounded future citizens.