Office of Talent Development and School Transformation
Contact Information
Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones
Chief of Schools
Email: tmbarnesjones@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Dr. Alicia Bailey
Executive Principal of Leadership Development
Email: abailey@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Latasha Barknight
Director of School Transformation and Restart Support
Email: ldbarknight@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Dr. Tina Lupton
Executive Director of Professional Learning
Email: tmlupton@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Karen Morris
Director of Teacher Residency
Email: ksmorris@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Jacqueline Fendley
Director of Teacher Induction
Email: jcfendley@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Katie Wardlaw
Executive Administrative Assistant
Email: kmwardlaw@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Leadership Development
School Transformation
The department of school transformation will ensure system-wide support for WS/FCS Tier 2 and 3 schools and will work alongside the Deputy Superintendent and Area Superintendents to ensure high-quality, consistent support for schools.
The team will also work across divisions to ensure the WS/FCS Tier 2 and 3 schools receive the resources needed across the four domains of rapid school improvement from all areas of the system.
This department will oversee the district turnaround strategy and work directly with the state as the Restart contact.
Professional Learning
The department of Professional Learning will also be part of this team to ensure complete alignment between teacher and leader development, especially when thinking of the role of teacher leaders in WS/FCS.
The department will work across divisions to create a comprehensive professional development plan that embodies the standards of high-quality professional learning. The department will also focus on partnerships with universities and the development of strong teacher and teacher leader pathways.
The department will continue to work closely with Human Resources and Instructional Services to create system-wide PD and coaching that leads to improved results for students.