Called to the office: Meet your new principal!
There’s a new teacher at the helm of John N.C. John Stockton Elementary School in Ortega Forest. The Resident is pleased to introduce you to Charlene McEarl, who was named principal of the neighborhood school this summer. Join us as we welcome McEarl to the neighborhood and get to know this longtime educator:
Name: Charlene McEarl
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, S.C. (I was an Air Force Brat)
Neighborhood of residence: Mandarin area
Family: Husband of 22 years, adult son and five pets. Yes, five. I love animals!
Teaching/administration experience: I began teaching elementary students in South Carolina during August 1992. Five years later, my family and I relocated to Jacksonville where I continued teaching and furthering my leadership development and education. In 2006 I began administrative leadership at Kings Trail Elementary as assistant principal. Since then I have served at Mandarin High School (Curriculum and Instruction), Hendricks Avenue Elementary and San Jose Elementary in the same capacity.
Why are you excited about this new leadership opportunity? John N.C. Stockton has a strong history of tradition. I am looking forward to working with the students, faculty, staff, parents and community as we continue to build on its record of excellence!
What are some of the plans you have in store for the 2012-2013 school year? During the upcoming 2012-2013 school year I plan to bring our vision to life!
Vision: Stockton is a learning community where highly qualified staff, motivated students, devoted families, and committed business partner’s work together to create a positive school culture meeting the needs of the 21st century student.
What kind of roles should teachers, students, staff, parents and the community play in the education of your school’s students?
I’m all about the students and am committed to achieving high standards. I strongly believe that building productive relationships between students, faculty, staff, parents and community provides a school with diverse perspectives and a strength that positively impacts student achievement and the educational experience of the whole child. I am excited to meet the dedicated Stockton Family and look forward to making it my home away from home!
What should students, teachers, parents know about your leadership style? I think Stockton will find that I am accessible and open to ideas while at the same time committed to making decisions in the best interest of Stockton’s students.
What might your students find you doing when you’re not behind the principal’s desk — in your free time?
To help me balance work with play, when I’m not in the classroom I enjoy reading, gardening (with my pets), being outdoors, especially on the beach, traveling with my family and if the weather is comfortable a long motorcycle ride.
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