Dear Parents and Stakeholders,

It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself, Whitney Johnson, as the new principal of Shadowlawn Elementary School. My passion for education and the success of all students has been shaped over my years serving as a teacher, Instructional Coach, and Assistant Principal.  In each role, I have sought to ensure the success of each student by providing the best educational and extracurricular opportunities possible.  Similarly, it is my number one priority at Shadowlawn Elementary School that every student receives a learning centered homeostatic educational experience.

I hope your summer has been filled with excitement and adventure.  Our summer is coming to a close and now our thoughts eagerly turn to the beginning of another dynamic year. The Shadowlawn  faculty and staff are excited to work with you as we provide high quality, rigorous, challenging and relevant instruction for your children.  Shadowlawn staff members seek to grow and develop students invested in the learning process and the pursuit of knowledge as a lifelong learner.  The goal of our work is to create a safe and supportive environment in which all learners can fulfill their unique learning potential.

The Shadowlawn community is key to our school’s success.  Parent involvement increases student achievement and enriches the school community.  As we begin this new school year, we are seeking a new and strengthened parent and community partnership to provide an unbreakable foundation for each of our students. These partnerships provide valuable social emotional and academic support through a collaborative network.  Together, we can spark a love of learning in all of our students. 

Thank you for trusting your child in our care and partnering with faculty/staff members to prepare your children for the future.  It’s going to be a bright year!  Please feel free to contact me at 904-336-3381 with questions, suggestions and/or concerns.

Sincerely,

Whitney Johnson

Principal

Falcon Family,

I am extremely excited to be your Assistant Principal at Shadowlawn Elementary. 

I have served the Clay County School District for 16 years in a variety of roles. Starting as a physical education teacher at Coppergate Elementary then moving into the alternative intervention mentoring service teacher role. I had the privilege to serve as Lakeside Junior High and Middleburg High School's behavior site coach before taking the position of Assistant Principal at both Lake Asbury and Orange Park Junior High.

At Shadowlawn Elementary our goal is to provide our students with a supportive and inclusive environment which engages and inspires by promoting a growth mindset and belief that all students are capable of learning. We hold ourselves and our students to high standards and high expectations in order to reach a common goal of our students reaching their utmost potential.  Our teachers and staff work diligently everyday to ensure that we provide a safe and positive learning environment for our students.  When our students leave Shadowlawn Elementary, we feel confident that they will be prepared to excel in junior high school and beyond.      

Shadowlawn Elementary is one of the premier Elementary Schools in Clay County and I am committed to dedicating my time and service to all students, faculty, staff, as well as other community stakeholders. When I am not involved in a school or community function, I am spending time with my family or enjoying the beautiful outdoors on the golf course.  My door is always open and I can be contacted at (904) 336-3383 with questions, suggestions, and/or concerns.  Go Falcons!

Sincerely, 

Stan Moore