Patrick Carpenter, Teresa Taylor-Ware Named Principals at Noble Elementary and Oxford Elementary
May 31, 2018 -- Current CH-UH teachers Patrick Carpenter and Teresa Taylor-Ware have been named principals at Noble Elementary School and Oxford Elementary School, respectively.
“We are happy to promote two internal candidates to lead Noble and Oxford next school year,” said CH-UH Superintendent Dr. Talisa Dixon. “Both Patrick and Teresa are instructional leaders who are respected by their peers at their schools and across the district.”
Each school will host “Meet and Greet” events for their new building leaders on Wednesday, June 6, from 6-7 p.m. at both Noble and Oxford. Families and staff are invited to come out and meet their principals for next year.
Carpenter, currently a Title I Lead at Oxford, will serve as principal at Noble Elementary next school year. He has spent the past seven years at Oxford, where he has held a number of leadership roles.
Carpenter started the Disney Musicals program at Oxford in 2016, partnering with Playhouse Square, in order to help students experience literacy through the theatrical arts. He also serves on Oxford’s Building Leadership Team and leads teacher-based team meetings focused on the Ohio Improvement Process. Carpenter earned Master Teacher status in 2017.
“I am beyond excited for the opportunity to work with everyone in the Noble community,” said Carpenter. “I have been able to see so much success at Noble over the years, and being able to step into a leadership role in order to actualize more growth and achievement there is a dream come true. I look forward to collaborating with the staff to make a difference for all students and families at Noble.”
Prior to joining the CH-UH School District, Carpenter spent three years at Saint Patrick Grammar School in Boston as part of his post-graduate volunteer inner city teaching experience through the Urban Catholic Teacher Corps.
Carpenter earned his bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from John Carroll University and his master’s degree in Education-Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College. He recently earned his Ohio Principal Licensure from Cleveland State University.
“Patrick stepped up to lead Oxford when principal Brigitte Pronty was out earlier in the year, and he did a phenomenal job,” said Dr. Dixon. “He not only took on the leadership role in the building, but he still managed to fulfill his Title I duties while also coordinating the school’s Disney Musical play. Patrick is a bright young star who I’m sure will be a great leader for the Noble school community.”
Taylor-Ware, currently a Title I Lead at Noble, will lead Oxford Elementary in 2018-2019. She has spent 25 years in CH-UH, including the past eight at Noble Elementary.
She has taught first through fifth grade, served as a Title I Lead, and served as both a district and building-level instructional coach. Taylor-Ware is in her second term as a Master Teacher and is a graduate of the First Ring Leadership Academy.
“I am excited about my new role as principal of Oxford Elementary School,” said Taylor-Ware. “I look forward to working with the Oxford staff to support all of our students and help them achieve success.”
Taylor-Ware received both her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in Specific Learning Disabilities from Cleveland State University. She received her Ohio Principal Licensure from Cleveland State and her Teacher Leader Endorsement from John Carroll University.
“Teresa is one of the best instructional coaches in the district,” said Dr. Dixon. “Working with her colleagues is one of her specialties, and it is what makes her a great leader and role model for others. She is a veteran in CH-UH and will be a tremendous leader for the Oxford staff, students, and school community.”
“Developing our own leaders and promoting from within is one of our goals in CH-UH,” added Dr. Dixon. “We have a number of internal candidates with great experience who are eager to take on leadership roles. In creating a culture of excellence, it is important that we provide the opportunities to develop our staff members who wish to become leaders in our district.”