Eleven principals were recognized as 2026 Principals of the Year for their School Performance Areas and are now finalists for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026 Principal of the Year. Congratulations to the following:

High School Performance Area A | Stephanie Hood, North Mecklenburg High School

 

High School Performance Area B | Marc Angerer, South Mecklenburg High School

 

High School Performance Area C | Erik Turner, Central Piedmont Early College

 

Middle School Performance Area A | Toni Perry, Albemarle Road Middle School

 

Middle School Performance Area B | Patrice McCauley, Wilson STEM Academy

 

Elementary School Performance Area A | Christy McCauley, Hawk Ridge Elementary School

 

Elementary School Performance Area B | Frederick Mohrien, Mint Hill Elementary School

 

Elementary School Performance Area C | LaTresha Wilson, Tuckaseegee Elementary School

 

Elementary School Performance Area D | Wendy Harris, Lincoln Heights Montessori School

 

Elementary School Performance Area E | Kiesha Pride, Westerly Hills Academy

 

K-8 School Performance Area | Beth Marshall, Druid Hills Academy

 

Stay tuned for feature articles on each of the finalists. A district winner will be announced in October.