Office of School Performance
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The Chief of School Performance supports the superintendent and leads his team in overseeing all areas of school performance, student accountability, and federal programs.
- We lead 53 UCPS principals to promote continuous improvement of schools and school leaders by ensuring effective leadership and efficient management.
- We coach and mentor school leaders, drive school transformation efforts, promote student engagement through community partnerships, and foster collaboration among school leaders across buildings.
- We provide necessary support to school leaders to enhance their effectiveness and meet the needs of their schools.
Areas of Responsibility
- Elementary, Middle and High School Performance
- Federal Programs
- Accountability and Research
Dr. Jennifer Topper, Director of School Performance – Elementary Schools
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Contact Dr. Topper
- Office: 704-296-3124, ext. 4074
- Cell: 704-288-7970
- Email: jennifer.topper@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Assigned Schools & Responsibilities
- School Support and Supervision
- Antioch Elementary
- Indian Trail Elementary
- Kensington Elementary
- Marshville Elementary
- Marvin Elementary
- New Town Elementary
- Rea View Elementary
- Rock Rest Elementary
- Sandy Ridge Elementary
- Shiloh Valley Elementary
- Shiloh Valley Primary
- Union Elementary
- Weddington Elementary
- Wesley Chapel Elementary
- Wingate Elementary
Dr. Candice Boatright, Director of School Performance – Elementary Schools
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Contact Dr. Boatright
- Office: 704-296-3062, ext. 4073
- Email: candice.boatright@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Assigned Schools & Responsibilities
- School Support and Supervision
- Benton Heights Elementary
- East Elementary
- Fairview Elementary
- Hemby Bridge Elementary
- New Salem Elementary
- Poplin Elementary
- Porter Ridge Elementary
- Prospect Elementary
- Rocky River Elementary
- Sardis Elementary
- Stallings Elementary
- Unionville Elementary
- Walter Bickett Elementary
- Waxhaw Elementary
- Western Union Elementary
Dr. Jay Jones, Director of School Performance – High Schools
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Contact Dr. Jones
- Office: 704‐296‐1004, ext 4089
- Cell: 704-288-9006
- Email: jay.jones@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Assigned Schools & Responsibilities
- School Support and Supervision
- Cuthbertson High
- Cuthbertson Middle
- Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle
- Marvin Ridge High
- Marvin Ridge Middle
- Monroe High
- Piedmont High
- Piedmont Middle
- Weddington High
- Weddington Middle
Dr. Bashawn Harris, Assistant Superintendent of School Performance & Special Projects
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Contact Dr. Harris
- Office: 704-296-0824, ext. 4031
- Cell: 980-721-0641
- Email: bashawn.harris@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Assigned Schools & Responsibilities
- School Supervision
- Strategic Plan
- 504/MTSS
- Special Olympics
- Central Academy of Technology & Arts
- Forest Hills High
- East Union Middle
- Parkwood High
- Parkwood Middle
- Porter Ridge Middle
- Porter Ridge High
- South Providence School
- Sun Valley High
- Sun Valley Middle
- Union County Early College
- Walter Bickett Education Center
- Wolfe School