During its regularly scheduled meeting on November 21, 2024, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved the appointment of new principals at Harmony Elementary School, McClure Health Science High School, and Twin Rivers Middle School.

     Dr. Emily W. Nelson has been named the new principal at Harmony Elementary. Dr. Nelson currently serves as assistant principal at Harmony Elementary and will replace Jonathan Day, who is retiring. Dr. Gypsy Hernandez has been named the new principal at McClure Health Science High School. She currently serves as principal at Coleman Middle School and will fill the position formerly held by Nicole Mosley, who is retiring. Dr. Quincy L. Wallace has been named the new principal at Twin Rivers Middle. Dr. Wallace, who currently serves as Assistant Principal at Lanier High School, will succeed Betsy Kelly, who is retiring.  

 

Dr. Emily W. Nelson, Principal, Harmony Elementary School:

GCPS Employment:

2013-Present               Assistant Principal, Harmony Elementary School

2004-2013                   1st Grade Teacher and Literacy Coach, Centerville Elementary School

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education—University of Georgia

Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy—Walden University

Specialist degree in Educational Leadership— Georgia State University

Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership—Georgia State University

Dr. Nelson is a member of the 2025 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 17, and a graduate of the 2013 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Leader Program, Cohort 4.

 

Dr. Gypsy Hernandez, Principal, McClure Health Science High School:

GCPS Employment:

2021-Present               Principal, Coleman Middle School

2019-2021                   Assistant Principal, Berkmar High School

2015-2018                   Assistant Principal, Berkmar High School

2012-2015                   Assistant Principal, Meadowcreek High School

2011-2012                   Administrative Intern, Meadowcreek High School

2005-2011                   Biology Teacher,  Meadowcreek High School

 

Other Employment:

2018-2019                   Assistant Principal, Liberty Union High School District (Brentwood, Calif.)
 

2002-2005                   Research Specialist II, Emory University

2000-2002                   Research Specialist I, University of Miami, Fla.

1996-1999                   Research Specialist and Instructor, University of Havana, Cuba

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Immunology—University of Havana

Master’s degree in Science Education— Georgia State University

Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership— University of Georgia

Dr. Hernandez is a 2022 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 15 graduate.

 

Dr. Quincy L. Wallace, Principal, Twin Rivers Middle School:

GCPS Employment:

2015-Present               Assistant Principal, Lanier High School
 

2015-2016                   Community School Director, Lanier High School
 

2014-2015                   Math Specialist, Nesbit Elementary School

 

Other Employment:

2012-2013                   Assistant Principal, Arlington High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)
 

2010-2012                   Dean of Students, Imagine Indiana Life Sciences Academy East (Indianapolis, Ind.)
 

2009-2010                   Physical Education Teacher, Decatur Central High School (Indianapolis, Ind.)
 

2005-2009                   Teacher, Decatur Intermediate Learning Center (Indianapolis, Ind.)

 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education—Indiana University

Master’s degree in Administration and School Leadership—Indiana University

Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership—University of Georgia

Dr. Wallace is a 2023 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 16 graduate.