Have you heard? AES is now going to have an assistant principal! Angela Pinn began her career as an Instructional Assistant at AES. She then went on to be a Special Education teacher at Prince Edward Elementary School and Madison Heights Elementary. Next, she transitioned into administration serving as the Dean of Students for Monelison Middle School and as Assistant Principal for Madison Heights Elementary and Central Elementary. She’s excited to be heading back to where her career began! #TeamAmherst
Amherst County Public Schools
Primary and Secondary Education
Amherst, Virginia 545 followers
Amherst County Public Schools will cultivate excellence in every child, every day.
About us
Vision Statement: Amherst County Public Schools will cultivate excellence in every child, every day. Mission Statement: Amherst County Public Schools will cultivate a culture that inspires excellence in academics, career readiness, and citizenship in every child. In Amherst County Public Schools, we believe that our employees make the difference in ensuring success for Every Child, Every Day. All students experience a higher level of positive educational outcomes when we: Recruit and hire effective educators that are representative of the student population Provide meaningful induction and professional development opportunities Provide effective support and mentoring Actively recognize excellent educators Amherst County Public Schools is located in the Piedmont Region positioned between the borders of the James River to the south and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north. This Pre-K through 12th grade division serves a diverse population of over 3900 students and 700 employees. It consists of one comprehensive, four year high school that offers college preparatory, general and special education, as well as career and technical cooperative education courses. It has two middle schools that provide students courses for career pathways and advanced curriculum, along with six elementary schools focused on building the foundational skills needed for success. Additionally, Amherst Education Center provides an alternative program for struggling students, a GED program, and an Alternative to Suspension program to support increased student behavioral success. Academic performance in the areas of reading and math across the division are strong. Over the past two school years, ACPS has achieved fully accredited status through the Virginia Department of Education. With all schools fully accredited, our focus of Every Child, Every Day is more than just a motto; it is the belief system that makes Amherst County Public Schools one of the top school systems in the region.
- Website
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http://www.amherst.k12.va.us
External link for Amherst County Public Schools
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Amherst, Virginia
- Type
- Educational
Locations
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Primary
153 Washington St
Amherst, Virginia 24521, US
Employees at Amherst County Public Schools
Updates
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Matthew Giles has spent his 16 years in education at Amherst Middle School: from a long term substitute to a math teacher, then on to an assistant principal, and now to head principal! He’s excited to continue fostering the relationships he has built with the AMS staff and families! We know he will continue to do go great things with our AMS cougars! #TeamAmherst
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Dr. Nogueras will be joining the admin team at Central Elementary as the Assistant Principal! Over the last two years, Dr. Nogueras has served as an assistant principal at Amherst County High School. She began her teaching career as a Spanish teacher at Heritage High School, later serving as the summer school principal at Sheffield Elementary, and then the Dean of Students at ACHS. Dr. Nogueras also serves as an adjunct professor at Liberty University. Let’s welcome her to CES! #TeamAmherst
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We have many administrators in new roles this year! This month we will be sharing their new positions and locations. First up, we have Lori Young. Mrs. Young has been with ACPS for 22 years and has taught at PVES and CES. She has served in administration at MMS and EES. She will now be moving to Amherst County High School as assistant principal! We are exciting to see her join the ACHS Lancers team! #TeamAmherst
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Today, we celebrate our related service professionals such as school language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. These folks offer focused services to aid students in developing their skills. We are grateful for their expertise! #TeamAmherst
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Happy School Nurse Day! Thank you for dealing with the long list of ailments that may affect a school full of children on any given day. From the tiniest scrape to a serious emergency, we are grateful to know that you are there to care for our kiddos! #TeamAmherst