ADMINISTRATION TEAM

yvone west

Principal: Yvone West

ywest@pcssd.org

On behalf of the faculty and staff at  Sylvan Hills Junior High School, I am happy to welcome you to our school. This is my seventh year here and I am truly humbled and excited to serve as principal.  

Research indicates that the freshman year is the most challenging for students and our goal is to ensure that all students have a connection to school, are supported academically and socially, and are prepared to have a successful high school experience.  In just four short years, students will be graduating.  Additionally, this transitional year will help students adjust to high school and learn the importance of obtaining credits that will apply toward graduation requirements. 

As principal, I understand the importance of creating an environment where students can succeed. The faculty and staff of the SHJHS are committed to providing quality instruction in a nurturing environment that empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by creating a bridge from middle school to high school while preparing students to be college and career ready.

During the course of the year, it is my hope that we will work together to provide the students of  the SHJHS the BEST possible opportunities in preparing them to master the challenges of the future with a solid foundation created here at our school. Graduation Starts Here...!

Educationally yours,
Yvone West
Principal

Mr. West is in his 19th year in education and 14th year in PCSSD. He has served as principal of Sylvan Hills Junior High School for 7 years. Before becoming principal he served as an assistant principal in several secondary schools. He was named the 2021-2022 Sylvan Hills Feeder Supporting Administrator of the Year. He values family time and enjoys traveling.  

michelle camp

Assistant Principal: Michelle Camp

mcamp0893@pcssd.org

Michelle Camp has over two decades of experience in education all within PCSSD. Ms. Camp was named the Supportive Administrator of the Year for the Sylvan Hills Feeder Pattern. Before becoming an administrator, Ms. Camp was a dedicated Career and Technical Education teacher in Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Internship.  

Ms. Camp received her BA in Business Education, an MSE in Advanced Studies in Teaching & Learning, and an EdS in Educational Leadership (Building, Curriculum, and is currently in the progress of adding District Level) from the University of Central Arkansas. 

Ms. Camp enjoys traveling, completing DIY projects with her husband, and having dinners with her extended family. She has two children who are her pride and joy, two Goldendoodles that make naps the best, and a Shorkie who acts more like a cat than a dog.

An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others is the personal driving force behind Ms. Camp’s role. Her goal, as the 9th Grade Academy Principal, is to prepare scholars to be college and career ready; as we say at SHJHS "Graduation Starts Here! Go Bears!"

KaRon Branch

Assistant Principal: KàRon Branch

kbranch7349@pcssd.org

KàRon Branch is beginning her 25th year in education. She started her educational journey with LRSD. She then taught in Haiti as a short-term missionary. Upon her return to the States, she continued in her field of study, and taught in the Sheridan School District. This is her ninth year in the Sylvan Hills feeder pattern.

Professionally, Ms. Branch received her BA in Speech and Theatre from Arkansas Tech University, an MSE in Special Education from the University of Central Arkansas, and her Ed.S in Educational Leadership, from Arkansas State University. On a personal note, Ms. Branch enjoys traveling, interior designing, gardening, singing, 'reality' TV, and spending time with her family. 

Ms. Branch is grateful that she has the opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing school leadership and student outcomes. She believes the minds of tomorrow are fragile but with intentionality, we can show our students how diversity, collaboration,​ ​diligence, grace, and respect for their fellow man can change their​ ​world for the better.