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Announcing Our 2026-27 Leadership Restructuring

Posted Date: 05/12/26 (05:13 PM)
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As we conclude a successful school year and look ahead to 2026-27, Rapoport Academy is pleased to announce a strategic leadership restructuring. This transition is designed to create a more consistent and supportive environment for every student and staff member.

Elementary Campus Leadership

  • Pre-K - 1st Grade Campus (Flewellen Rd): Lauren Teague will serve as Principal, supported by Erick Smith as Assistant Principal.

  • 2nd - 4th Grade Campus (MacArthur Dr.): Jennifer Whitlark will lead as Principal, with Dr. Barbara Page serving as Assistant Principal.

  • Student Support: We are thrilled that Catrena Thomas is transitioning into the role of Elementary Counselor, dedicated to supporting our students' emotional and social growth.

An image titled "Elementary Campus Leadership 2026-27 School Year" featuring four staff members for two different campuses. From left to right: Lauren Teague, Principal for the Pre-K - 1st Grade Campus; Erick Smith, Assistant Principal for the Pre-K - 1st Grade Campus; Jennifer Whitlark, Principal for the 2nd-4th Grade Campus; and Dr. Barbara Page, Assistant Principal for the 2nd-4th Grade Campus. The RAPS logo is in the top left corner against a green background.

Secondary Campus Leadership

  • Quinn Middle School: Shasta Sneed will serve as Principal, with Denise Whitfield as Assistant Principal.

  • Meyer High School: Dr. Tyler Ellis will lead as Principal, supported by Jessica Jones as Assistant Principal.
A graphic titled Secondary Campus Leadership for the 2026-27 School Year featuring portraits and titles for four administrators. The RAPS logo is in the upper left corner on a green background. The leaders listed from left to right are: Shasta Sneed, Principal, Quinn Middle School Denise Whitfield, Asst. Principal, Quinn Middle School Dr. Tyler Ellis, Principal, Meyer High School Jessica Jones, Asst. Principal, Meyer High School

This updated hierarchy empowers our leaders to focus deeply on the unique needs of their individual campuses. By strengthening campus-level leadership, we are committed to providing a more cohesive experience for our entire school community. For further details regarding communication and specific roles, please refer to our 2026-27 Communication Flow Charts.


To celebrate the “Full House” of amazing staff we have serving each campus, enjoy this short video clip recognizing our campus leaders and support staff: