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Scott Lyons, Interim Principal

Main Office: 919-662-2472

Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Scott Lyons, Interim Principal

Main Office: 919-662-2472

Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

School Improvement Plan

Our School: School Improvement Plan: Lead in

The purpose of school improvement is to improve achievement and outcomes for every student by working to eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.

We do this by collaboratively and continuously analyzing data and making decisions considering the unique needs of the learning community and the district's strategic plan.

View progress reports for each school on our district website.

School Improvement Team

Vance School Improvement Team

School Improvement Team Membership

Gina Lowe/Anthony Velasquez School Improvement Team Process Manager (Chair)
Dr. Karis Graves, Senior Administrator for the Southeast Area
Vicki Wood, Principal 
Anthony Velasquez, Assistant Principal                                                    
Tricia Thomas, Admin Intern
Taylor Johnson, Kindergarten Teacher
Krista Warren, 1st grade Teacher
Jennifer Alford, 2nd grade Teacher
Melissa Gilbert, 3rd grade Teacher
Amanda Barnett, 4th grade Teacher
Rachel Freund, 5th grade Teacher
Gina Lowe, Instructional Facilitator & K-2nd Literacy Coach
Jenni Lucas, Counselor
Melinda Carroll- Intervention Teacher
Brynn Brown -SPED Teacher
Jessica Westhafer-Specialist Teacher
Ruth Elledge, Kendra McNeil, Melissa Harper, Selena Albanese, Hollie Reed, Patricia Shinaberry, Shauna Davis, Ashly Wilson, Pamela Jones and Tina Williams- Instructional Assistants (Rotating Schedule)
Sarah Buss-Lead Secretary
Matt Thomas- Parent Representative 

On July 21, 2025, all team members and the School Improvement Plan were voted on and approved.