Phone: 910-483-5656

Email: shanessafenner@ccs.k12.nc.us

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is with a grateful heart and great excitement that I introduce myself as the principal of Walker-Spivey Elementary School. I feel truly honored to be joining this wonderful school community and to have the privilege of serving your children and families.

One of the greatest joys of being an educator is having the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child. I believe every student who walks through our doors should know that they are smart, talented, and able-bodied of every opportunity to succeed. As principal, I am committed to creating a school where children feel safe, loved, and inspired to learn and grow.

I want you to know that I do not take the responsibility of leading our school lightly. You entrust us with what matters most to you, your children, and I am deeply committed to honoring that trust. I will work each day alongside our teachers and staff to ensure that every student is encouraged, supported, and given the tools they need to reach their fullest potential.

I also believe that the strongest schools are built when families and educators work together.

Your voice matters, your partnership matters, and your involvement matters. I look forward to listening to you, learning from you, and building meaningful relationships with you throughout the school year. My door is always open and I am accessible. I hope you will feel comfortablereaching out whenever you have a question, concern, idea, or simply want to share something about your child.

As we begin this journey together, I am filled with hope and excitement for all that lies ahead. I look forward to celebrating our students' accomplishments, supporting them through their challenges, and watching them discover who they are and all that they are capable of becoming.

Thank you for welcoming me into the Walker-Spivey family. It is a privilege to be here, and I am looking forward to a school year filled with high academic growth, connection, love and success.

Yours in education,

Dr. Shanessa Fenner

Principal

Walker-Spivey Elementary School