It is with great pride and excitement that I introduce myself to you as the principal of Southwest Elementary. I am honored to have the opportunity to join a community that is dedicated and values educational excellence for their children and their school.

I have worked in Guilford County Schools for 23 years in various positions. I have served as a teacher, an Exceptional Children’s teacher, Mission Possible Specialist, Curriculum Facilitator, the assistant principal at Hunter Elementary School, and most recently, as the principal at Alderman Elementary. I am a wife and a mom to 16 year old twins. I enjoy spending my time cheering on my children on the field or court, relaxing and spending time with family.

I believe wholeheartedly that every student deserves a quality education and that only happens when the school and the families work together for the best interests of children. I believe my main responsibility is to put our teachers in the best possible position to succeed, as they will in turn put our children in the best possible position for success.

I thank you for the opportunity to work with you and your child to ensure student/family success.I look forward to a great year! 

I am Alison Snyder and I am a proud assistant Principal here at SWES. I received my bachelors degree from Western Carolina…GO CATS! I received my masters at Gardner Webb University. I have had the pleasure of teaching EC, working as a CF, and now an Assistant principal in my more than 20 years in education.

I believe that everyone can do great things and I am always excited about helping our students and teachers accomplish their goals.

I am looking forward to an amazing year.

Go Cowboys!

I want to begin by saying how excited I am to partake in this journey with you at Southwest Elementary School. Since my role is all about building relationships and pushing academic excellence, I'd like to share a bit about myself, both personally and professionally. I have been in GCS since 1996, over 25 years in various position. I am from Philadelphia, PA.. Go Eagles! I have a husband and three children, one who will attend SWHS as a freshman this year. I am honored to have the opportunity to help lead a school with such persevering students, an extremely dedicated staff, and a supportive school community. I feel very fortunate to be part of this school and to support the staff, students, and families. Go Cowboys!