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JCPS Leadership 2026
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Monday, July 13
 

7:30am EDT

Breakfast (New Administrators)
Monday July 13, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am EDT
AG Glenn Building

Monday July 13, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

8:00am EDT

Dr. Pearce Welcome (New Administrators)
Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
AG Glenn Building

Speakers
avatar for Dr. David Pearce

Dr. David Pearce

Superintendent

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

9:00am EDT

Session 1: Curriculum and Instruction Overview (separated by level) (New Principals and Assistant Principals)
Monday July 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
AG Glenn Building
Principals and APs will explore the resources and curriculum materials available to their teachers and will learn how to support their teachers in high quality teaching and learning for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Paige Barnes

Paige Barnes

Executive Director of Elementary Education
Executive Director of Elementary Education with experience as a teacher and school administrator, leading data-driven instructional coaching and professional learning to strengthen teaching practices, support school leaders, and improve student outcomes across schools.
avatar for Sarah Reynolds

Sarah Reynolds

Executive Director of High School Education

AR
Monday July 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

9:55am EDT

Session 2: Accountability Model Overview (New Principals and Assistant Principals)
Monday July 13, 2026 9:55am - 10:40am EDT
AG Glenn Building
Participants will be provided an overview of the Accountability Model and the JCPS comprehensive assessment system to support the monitoring of school/student progress
Speakers
avatar for Kristy Stephenson

Kristy Stephenson

Assistant Superintendent Accountability/School Performance
Kristy Stephenson serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Accountability and School Performance. She works with school teams to harness data systems as a driving force for continuous improvement and student success.
Monday July 13, 2026 9:55am - 10:40am EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

10:50am EDT

Session 3: HR Hiring Processes and Procedures (New Principals and Assistant Principals)
Monday July 13, 2026 10:50am - 11:35am EDT
AG Glenn Building
This HR session for principals focuses on effective hiring practices, candidate recommendations, and maintaining a consistent, compliant selection process. Principals will review hiring expectations, interview best practices, decision-making strategies, and HR procedures to support high-quality staffing decisions that strengthen school culture, improve retention, and support student success. Guidance for navigating and completing the entire hiring process, including effective use of the hiring platform and system tools, will also be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kristina Benson

Dr. Kristina Benson

Human Resources Officer

avatar for Linda Edmundson

Linda Edmundson

Human Resources Officer, Human Resources
I am here to provide support to current and future employees of Johnston County Public Schools.
Monday July 13, 2026 10:50am - 11:35am EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

11:45am EDT

Session 4: PAC Nuts and Bolts (Principals) and Safety Expectations from Arrival to Dismissal (Assistant Principals) for New Adminstrators
Monday July 13, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Audience members (New AP's) will become familiar with the daily safety and security expectations for every aspect of the school day.  The daily safety expectations assessment tool will be reviewed in detail.  Audience members will hear the do's and dont's for aspects of the day such as arrival, weapons detection screening, class transitions, hallway foot traffic, visitor screening, lunch, recess, and dismissal.  Other important initiatives to be covered are door locking, Rave panic button, Black Box, ID badges, and Say Something Anonymous Reporting.

Participants will learn the required policies and processes for adhering to Parent Advisory Council procedures
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Hubbard

Kevin Hubbard

Safety and Security Specialist
Kevin Hubbard has over 30 years of dedicated experience in Emergency Services. Kevin recently retired as the Director of Emergency Services for Johnston County where he was responsible for the Emergency Medical Services, Fire Marshal, and Emergency Management divisions. Kevin brings... Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT

12:30pm EDT

Lunch
Monday July 13, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
AG Glenn Building

Monday July 13, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

1:30pm EDT

Session 5: Safety Response Protocol (New Principals and Assistant Principals)
Monday July 13, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
AG Glenn Building
Audience members will become familiar with the Standard Response Protocols (SRP) associated with Crisis Response in Johnston County Public Schools.  Attendees will learn when, how, and why to initiate the 5 Standard Response Protocols during a crisis incident, which are Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.  This interactive experience will involve attendees in decision making opportunities where they will need to think quickly to be able to facilitate the proper response.  Real world scenarios will allow this sessions to come to life.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Hubbard

Kevin Hubbard

Safety and Security Specialist
Kevin Hubbard has over 30 years of dedicated experience in Emergency Services. Kevin recently retired as the Director of Emergency Services for Johnston County where he was responsible for the Emergency Medical Services, Fire Marshal, and Emergency Management divisions. Kevin brings... Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

2:25pm EDT

Session 6: Title IX: Top 10 Tips (New Principals and Assistant Principals)
Monday July 13, 2026 2:25pm - 3:10pm EDT
AG Glenn Building

Participants will learn the five W's (who? what? when? where? why?) of Title IX and how it can potentially impact their role as an administrator.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen McLamb

Kathleen McLamb

Title IX and Auxiliary Services Administrator
Kathleen McLamb is a veteran educator and administrator with over 27 years of experience in Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS). She currently serves as the Title IX and Auxiliary Administrator, following leadership roles as a school administrator and Executive Director of Curriculum... Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 2:25pm - 3:10pm EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

3:20pm EDT

Session 7: Why Do We Exist: Principal Essentials and Why Do We Exist: Thriving As A New Assistant Principal
Monday July 13, 2026 3:20pm - 4:05pm EDT
AG Glenn Building

Speakers
avatar for Leigh White

Leigh White

Johnston

PW
avatar for Kendrick Byrd
AR
Monday July 13, 2026 3:20pm - 4:05pm EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577

4:15pm EDT

Closing Remarks, Questions & Next Steps (New Administrators)
Monday July 13, 2026 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
AG Glenn Building

Monday July 13, 2026 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
AG Glenn Building 501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577
 

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