The Wake County Public School System announced its principal and assistant principal of the year on Thursday.
Leesville Road High School Principal Shejuanna Jacobs was named the 2024-25 Principal of the Year. Wake county Public Schools (WCPSS) said she has nearly two decades of experience in the district and has been at the school since July of last year.
Jacobs was previously a principal at Rolesville Elementary, Dillard Drive Magnet Middle, and Apex Friendship Middle, and has also done work with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
Jacobs said she approaches school leadership with a mindset of building trust and mutual respect.
“Recognizing the value of institutional knowledge, I learned from staff who have been part of the school for many years,” she said. “Their guidance helped me avoid potential missteps and allowed me to honor the school’s history while working toward positive change.”
She received $1,000 for her school, an engraved award, a check for $1,000, a $100 gift card to the Angus Barn; and several other gifts.