PGCPS APIP Leadership Chat

A proud native of upstate New York, Teshara Hooks, is elated to be the Assistant Principal of G. James Gholson Middle School. With over 15 years of experience in the field of education at the elementary, middle, an high school levels, Ms. Hooks is a change agent and visionary leader who commits herself to eradicating educational inequity by preparing life-long learners and leaders through high quality teaching, leadership, and a comprehensive education coupled with excellence and superiority.

Ms. Hooks holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry from Spelman College/Howard University and a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy from Howard University. Throughout her educational journey, Ms. Hooks has successfully served in various capacities to include Mathematics Teacher, Mathematics Department Chair, Curriculum Writer, Program Coordinator, Dean of Evening Programs, Math Coach, Math Specialist, and Title 1 Coordinator to name a few.

Through her leadership, Ms. Hooks seeks to encourage, ignite, motivate, and inspire. She looks forward to building teacher capacity and planting and watering seeds of excellence and greatness in teachers, staff, and students as a whole.

Duane J. Edwards is a first year Assistant Principal at Bladensburg Elementary School. Prior to this position he has served in the capacity of Instructional Lead Teacher (Bladensburg Elementary), Professional School Counselor (Longfields Elementary and John Eager Howard Elementary), and 10th grade English teacher (Somerset County Public Schools).

Mr. Edwards is a graduate of The University of Maryland Eastern Shore where he received both his Bachelor's (English Education) and Masters (Guidance and Counseling Education) Degrees. He received his CAGS in Education Administration and Policy from Howard University. Currently, Mr. Edwards is working on his Ed.D in Education Leadership at the American College of Education.

Duane Edwards is very active in his community always willing to help with mentoring programs that will enhance our children’s progress.

Tiffawny Green is a native Washingtonian. A graduate of District of Columbia Public Schools, she continued her post-secondary education in her hometown earning both her undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Graduate degree in Education (with a focus in Special Education) from The George Washington University. Ms. Green began her career in education in 1999 as a career changer in Prince George’s County’s first cohort of Resident Teachers. Her 19 years in the field of education consist of 2 years teaching Business Education, 5 years as a special education teacher, and 12 years in Special Education Leadership. Assistant Principal at Chesapeake Math & IT Academy - South, Public Charter School is her most recent appointment.

Ms. Green is married with six children and two grandchildren. She enjoys traveling, baking, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Mykia Olive Cadet proudly serves as the newest Assistant Principal at Ernest Everett Just Middle School. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, College Park. She began her career as a high school English instructor in Maryland. After teaching for three years, she earned the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards’ National Board Certification in Adult/Young Adult English Language Arts. Within the same year, the National Society of High School Scholars, an organization founded and chaired by the Nobel family, recognized Dr. Cadet as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction.

While serving as an English teacher, University of Maryland Mentor Teacher, National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Candidate Mentor, and NBCT Candidate Support Provider, Dr. Cadet coordinated and oversaw the instructional, behavioral, and attendance trends of over 800 students in a Ninth Grade Academy program.

Michael Grant is the assistant principal at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School. Before joining Gladys Noon Spellman, Mr. Grant began his educational career in Prince George’s County Public Schools as a 3rd grade teacher at Concord Elementary. In addition to PGCPS, Mr. Grant spent 6 years serving students and families as a teacher and family involvement coordinator in Houston, Texas. In 2014, Mr. Grant returned to PGCPS where he taught 6th grade, and served as a math instructional lead teacher before being named assistant principal.

Mr. Grant has been involved in education for over 17 years. He earned his Master’s Degree in Education, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of Maryland, College Park.

As assistant principal, Mr. Grant is looking forward to cultivating and strengthening relationships between all school stakeholders, so that our students can reach their full potential.

Brittany Pace Walker is a native of Maryland and a proud graduate of Prince George’s County Public Schools. She attended John Bayne Elementary, James Madison Middle and Frederick Douglass High School. She studied and received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Delaware State University in Dover, DE. She also received a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland.

Brittany believes that teaching and leading is a gift, a passion and a purpose. She knows that teaching and leading is not for the faint at heart. But, it is for those who desire to inspire, to motivate, to believe in, to encourage, to cultivate, to enrich, to change perspectives, to change lives, to make great and to educate the next dream chasers, teachers, entrepreneurs and or leaders of our future. Brittany is ready to serve the support staff, teachers, students, parents, and her school community with pride.

Laneka Allison is beginning her 20th year as an educator. As a product of Prince George’s County Public Schools, she takes great pride in her profession and understands the importance of education and the power of human connection and building relationships. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Bowie State University and a Master’s of Education from George Washington University. She has worked in varied populations and has served in many roles; school and district based. Her most recent position prior to her appointment as Assistant Principal was at Greenbelt Elementary school as the Math Instructional Lead Teacher (ILT); where she was instrumental in helping build teachers’ capacity by leading collaborative planning, modeling engaging, interactive lessons in math, as well as helping teachers understand how to use data to drive instruction. Additionally, she has served as an Intermediate Math and Science Teacher, Intervention Resource Teacher, and a Technology Teacher.

​A native Washingtonian, Mr. Flanagan has spent the last 23 years serving the students of Prince George’s County, MD. He began his career as a Paraprofessional in 1995. In 1996, he became a 6th Grade Teacher at Templeton ES, where he remained until 2004. From Templeton, Mr. Flanagan joined the staff at Mary Harris “Mother” Jones ES as a Technology Resource Teacher, and eventually School Testing Coordinator. In the midst of these positions, Mr. Flanagan has held many leadership roles.



Mr. Flanagan is also an accomplished musician. His compositions have been featured on stage and screen. One of his proudest moments was the performance of several of his compositions and the John F. Kennedy Center.

Mr. Flanagan earned a Masters Degree in Education and is an active member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He resides in Howard County, MD with his wife of 14 years.

Cherita Hogan has always had a desire for education and training. During her 15 years as a secondary educator she has served as a special education teacher, honors RELA teacher, department chairperson, curriculum writer, program coordinator, Mentor Teacher, and professional development and corporate trainer for a Maryland school system. Ms. Hogan enjoys working with youth on all levels, and began working with nonprofit organizations in various roles including Director, President, and Chief Information Officer.

Cherita Hogan attended Frostburg State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Sociology. She also earned a Dual Masters Degree from Frostburg State in Special Education and Health Education.

Ms. Hogan earned her third Masters of Science in Educational Administration from Trinity University (Washington, DC).

Ms. Marquita A. Kennedy is a 1997,graduate from the Academy of Law Strand at Largo Senior High School in Prince George’s County, MD. She went on to attend Morgan State University with a major in Political Science. She transferred after one semester, to the University of MD at College Park where she obtained her Bachelor's in Criminology & Criminal Justice in 2001. While attending the University of MD at College Park, she became the first black female seasonal police officer with the Ocean City Police Department. She has served as a classroom teacher at Fort Foote Elementary School, Carmody Hills Elementary School, Lake Arbor Elementary School.

In 2009, Marquita went on to earn her Master's degree in Special Education from Bowie State University. Ms. Kennedy has contributed to servicing the special education population as an IEP Chairperson, and a Comprehensive Special Education Program (CSEP) Coordinator in Elementary and Middle Schools.