Gwinnett BOE approves new appointments at May Board Meeting

     During its regularly scheduled meeting on May 15, 2025, the Gwinnett Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointments of two new principals. Bridgett S. Brown has been named principal of Lovin Elementary School. Brown currently serves as an assistant principal at Lawrenceville Elementary School and will replace Kevin Payne. Payne is moving to Baggett Elementary School. Additionally, Felisha E. Witcher-Caldwell has been named principal at Richards Middle School. Witcher-Caldwell currently serves as an assistant principal at Richards Middle and will replace Mark McCain, who is retiring.  

 

Bridgett S. Brown, Principal, Lovin Elementary School:

GCPS Employment: 

2019-Present               Assistant Principal, Lawrenceville Elementary School

 

2006-2019                   Teacher, Cooper Elementary School

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education – Brenau University

Master’s degree in Childhood Education – Piedmont College

 

Brown is a graduate of the 2019 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 10, and a graduate of the 2025 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 17.

 

 

Felisha E. Witcher-Caldwell, Principal, Richards Middle School:

GCPS Employment: 

2016-Present               Assistant Principal, Richards Middle School

 

2013-2016                   Instructional Coach, Richards Middle School

 

2008-2016                   Teacher, Richards Middle School

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in English – Albany State University

Master’s degree in K-12 Education– Capella University

 

Witcher-Caldwell is a graduate of the 2016 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 7, and a member of the 2026 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 18.