CONGRATULATIONS Assistant Principal of the Year

Joyce Conley

Whispering Oak Elementary

Joyce Conley is a selfless leader who is committed to the success and wellness of all teachers, staff and students.

Throughout her tenure with OCPS, she has supported her peers beyond the classroom. She also developed her own organization, Alve’ Pro., which provides virtual check-in meetings, coaching and resources for current and aspiring assistant principals.

Student success is Conley’s top priority, and she has developed school-wide events to engage and uplift students. These efforts included starting a multicultural club. School leaders credit the implementation of these and other programs in helping Whispering Oak achieve gains of 9% in English Language Arts, 31% in math and 12% in science during the 2021-22 school year.

Putting in her all for staff, students and parents is a way that she ensures a strong, positive and healthy learning environment for students. She is always visible around campus from assisting in the cafeteria to helping the custodial staff develop a game plan. As a fellow principal said, “Conley is known for never wavering ‘in the face of challenges or adversity.’ In fact, she embraced the chaos and tamed it, bettering all of us in the process.”

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Joyce Conley

Whispering Oak Elementary