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Assistant Principal

Evangeline Wormley

Ms. Wormley has been a dedicated educator and instructional leader for over 35 years who has made a lasting impact on private and public school communities from the District of Columbia and Maryland all the way to Virginia. With a degree in Elementary Education from Washington Adventist University, formerly Columbia Union College, and a Master of Science in Educational Administration from Capella University, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a robust pedagogical toolkit to the schools.

As a native of New York, Wormley began her teaching career in 1988, driven by a passion for students to learn in a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment that treated each student as a unique individual. She quickly established herself as a teacher with the interest of students at heart creating an engaging curriculum that reflected both her deep understanding of the subject and a commitment to student-centered learning.

Over the years, she has taught elementary and middle school level, encouraging children to develop a lifelong love of learning.  Her career includes teaching Math along with various other subjects and serving in various leadership roles, including Grade-level lead, Math Department Lead, Mastery Connect Lead, Peer Coach, Mentor, and Summer School Administrator in Essex County, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and a strong instructional vision.

Most recently, she served as an Administrator Substitute for Essex County Public Schools, where she handled challenges with composure and professionalism. Her calm demeanor and results-driven mindset made her a natural leader capable of guiding schools through both routine and complex situations.

Previously, she served as the school representative of the Superintendent Teacher Advisory Committee and James Farmer Scholar Sponsor in Spotsylvania County. She was the Extended Learning Opportunities Program Coordinator in Prince Georges County and the 21st Century Community Learning Center Administrator in the District of Columbia where she began the first Summer Education Arts and Sports program for students at McGogney Elementary.

She has been recognized with an Official Citation for commitment, dedication, and outstanding contributions to students in Prince Georges County by the Maryland House of Delegates. She is a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Gamma Iota chapter in Essex County and the National Education Association which allows her to stay abreast of the latest educational research.

ewormley@essex.k12.va.us