Message from the Principals

Principal, Carlos Ramírez
Email: carlos.ramirez@apsva.us

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 am looking forward to having a successful school year alongside teachers and students at Randolph!

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

Como profesional de la educación, quien cree en el infinito poder de ser formado como un ciudadano global en el siglo 21, mi misión es la de inspirar a cada estudiante a que se embarque en el proceso de vida llamado aprendizaje. Como el director de la Escuela Randolph, es para mi un honor liderar una institución donde la diversidad de culturas es bienvenida, valorada y celebrada, y donde el aprendizaje socio-emocional es prevalente gracias al apoyo del Programa de Bachillerato Internacional para los Años Primarios.

Comencé mi carrera en el ámbito educativo después de graduarme Magna Cum Laude de la Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador -Instituto Pedagógico de Caracas con una licenciatura en Enseñanza del Inglés como Lengua Extranjera. Unos años más tarde hice una maestría en Enseñanza del Inglés como Segunda Lengua (TESOL, por sus siglas en Inglés) en el Greensboro College en Carolina del Norte. También estudié en la Appalachian State University en Boone, Carolina del Norte, donde completé estudios de postgrado en Liderazgo Educativo. Di clases en diversos grados y niveles desde el Kinder hasta la universidad por 18 años antes de convertirme en un directivo escolar en las Escuelas Públicas de Arlington donde he tenido la oportunidad de liderar personal y contribuir a la excelencia académica con mi experiencia en educación y liderazgo.

¡Estoy deseoso de tener un año escolar exitoso junto a maestros y estudiantes en Randolph!

¡Bienvenidos a la Escuela Randolph, una escuela IB a nivel mundial, donde desarrollamos estudiantes equilibrados y ciudadanos globales!

Assistant Principal, Paula Davis

Email: paula.davis@apsva.us

Greetings, Randolph Families!

As an educator, I believe in supporting all students to success through rigorous, targeted, and engaging instruction that supports the academic and social emotional needs of each child.  I am committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for students in which inquiry, critical thinking, student voice, and reflection are key.

I am a proud graduate of Meredith College, where I studied English and education, Howard University, where I earned an M.A. in English literature, and George Mason University where I earned an M.Ed. in Education Leadership with a focus on supervision and administration.  During my time with Arlington Public Schools, I have served in various roles such as English teacher at Washington-Liberty High School, English Language Arts Secondary Specialist, Interim ELA Supervisor, Assistant Administrator for summer school, and ELA Content Lead Teacher at Arlington Community High School. Before joining APS in 2005, I taught middle school in Raleigh, North Carolina. I am looking forward to an amazing year serving the students and families of Randolph Elementary School.

Let’s go, Randolph Stars!