- Southwest Elementary School
- Administration
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Principal - Michelle K. Thigpen
I am very excited to be the principal at Southwest Elementary School. Prior to joining Southwest, I served as the principal at Colfax Elementary for 11 years, the principal at Hampton Elementary for 2 years, and the assistant principal at Pilot Elementary for 2 years. I also worked as a school counselor for Oak Hill Elementary. I received my BA degree from SUNY Oneonta. I received a MS in School Administration and a MS in School Counseling from UNCG.
I live in Summerfield, NC. My husband, Jeff, and I have a daughter named Elle and a son named Aiden. In my free time, I enjoy reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.
I look forward to an amazing school year on the ranch.
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Assistant Principal- Alison Snyder
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Assistant Principal- Shanta Buchanan
Hello Southwest Family,
I am excited to join the ranch! I am a wife and a mother to two wonderful children. I have worked within Guilford County Schools for the last 20 years in various capacities: classroom teacher, impact teacher, curriculum facilitator, and assistant principal. I love education and learning!! I hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D), an Educational Specialist Degree with Superintendent Licensure (Ed.S), a Masters of School Administration (K-12), and a Bachelors in Elementary Education all from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I am also a National Board-Certified teacher. As stated before, I love education and learning😊
I adore working with students, teachers, parents, and the greater community and I can’t wait to work with the Southwest family. I am already learning so much for Mrs. Thigpen and Mrs. Snyder and I look forward to continued growth.
Warm regards,
Shanta Buchanan, Ed.D