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! 

Ms. Butler is so excited to be a Cowgirl!  Ms. Butler is in her 20th year of public school education.  She has taught multiple grade levels, held the position of curriculum facilitator, a state certified literacy coach, assistant principal, principal and central office director.  After that many different experiences, Ms. Butler learned that she serves the most purpose when she is directly involved with students and families. She was very grateful for the opportunity to join Florence.  She LOVES to be outside, reading poetry, listening to music, dancing and painting.  She is very excited to have her own children join the cowboy family with her.