My name is Chiyanna Young and I am extremely excited to be the principal of Florence Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year.  I`ve been in education for 19 years.  I love working with teachers, students and parents on making the school environment the best it can be for all stakeholders.  I have a Bachelor`s and Master`s Degree from North Carolina A&T State University, a Master`s Degree from High Point University, and my Educational Specialist Degree from Liberty University.  I`ve served Guilford County Schools as an elementary and high school counselor, assistant principal, and principal.  

I am thrilled to be a part of the Florence Family again this year as a part of the administrative team! I am passionate about creating the very best environment for our students to learn.  Our teachers are the best of the best, and I am excited to support and empower them in their creative and innovative endeavors.  I have been blessed to call Florence home, and to have made so many wonderful connections with the families and community here.  Go Cowboys! 

My name is Kalliope Castevens and I am so excited to be Florence Elementary's Assistant Principal.  I am coming from Jefferson Elementary, where I served as an Instructional Coach.  I received my Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Weber International University and I also received a PreK-6 certification.  I also received a Master of School Administration from High Point University.  I have been in the field of education for 10 years teaching PreK through 3rd grade.