ADMINISTRATION TEAM

yolanda harris

Principal: Yolanda Harris

yharris@pcssd.org

It is my pleasure to continue to serve you as principal this year!   This will be my 23rd year in education. This is my 13th year in an administrative role.  Before becoming a principal, I had many leadership experiences including instructional coach and assistant principal.  Even with these amazing experiences, I will always be a teacher at heart. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, from the University at Little Rock, a Master’s in Gifted and Talented Education from the University of Little Rock, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, and an Educational Specialist degree in Superintendency from the Arkansas State University. 

kari townsend

Assistant Principal: Kari Townsend

ktownsend@pcssd.org

I have been in administration for 17 years and taught for 17 years. I am a graduate of Henderson State University where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Education and University of Arkansas at Little Rock where I received my Master of Education in Educational Administration.  My husband and I have been married for 19 years. I have a daughter and grandson. I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, traveling and going to rock concerts.

gatewood-williams

Assistant Principal: Dr. Tamara Gatewood-Williams

twilliams0104@pcssd.org

I am excited to serve as the assistant principal this year!  This will be my 16th year in education and my second year in an administrative role. I also have 14 years of classroom experience. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Health Education, a Master’s in Adult Education, a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership, an Educational Specialist, and a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Reading Education.