Gwinnett BOE approves new appointments at March Board Meeting
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- GCPS News
During its regularly scheduled meeting on March 13, 2025, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointments of two new principals. Sheryl “Sheri” P. Tolar has been named principal at Duncan Creek Elementary School. Tolar currently serves as an assistant principal at Parsons Elementary School. Additionally, Dr. Jaime L. Fooks has been named principal at Walnut Grove Elementary School. Dr. Fooks currently serves as an assistant principal at Dyer Elementary School.
Sheryl “Sheri” P. Tolar, Principal, Duncan Creek Elementary School:
GCPS Employment:
2019-Present Assistant Principal, Parsons Elementary School
2016-2019 Teacher, Level Creek Elementary School
2008-2016 Teacher, Berkeley Lake Elementary School
2004-2006 Teacher, Level Creek Elementary School
1999-2004 Teacher, Berkeley Lake Elementary School
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education – Georgia State University
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership – Mercer University
Tolar is a graduate of the 2020 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 11, and a graduate of the 2025 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 17.
Dr. Jaime L. Fooks, Principal, Walnut Grove Elementary School:
GCPS Employment:
2012-Present Assistant Principal, Dyer Elementary School
2005-2012 Teacher, Dyer Elementary School
Other Employment:
1999-2004 Teacher, Loudoun County Public Schools, Va.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education – University of Maryland
Master’s degree in Education Administration– Shenandoah University
Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership – Nova Southeastern University
Dr. Fooks is a graduate of the 2025 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 17.