I believe that in education, learning is a continual process that should be embraced with enthusiasm by everyone in the educational environment. Any organization is only as good as its leadership. I believe that an organization should exhibit effective leadership, inspire and support teachers, and provide a safe environment for student achievement. A good learning environment fosters and encourages each of the four essential domains of the whole student. It contributes to the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each individual student.

The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner

Ms. Lang is one of two newly appointed Assistant Principals at Fairley. She is a former science teacher from Havenview Middle School where she taught grades 8-9 for eight years. She was involved in various organizations such a SECME, Science Club, Pep Club, and served as Team Leader.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership from the University of Memphis as well as her endorsement for administration and supervision. She is currently enrolled in the Doctoral Program at the University of Memphis with a concentration in Educational Leadership.

Ms. Lang is a member of the Graduate Advisory Council, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated.

She is the proud mother of one teenage daughter in the Memphis City School System and actively supports her in pursuing her education in addition to her extracurricular activities.

Ms. Lang knows that students must be empowered to learn and parents must become actively involved in their child’s education by working collaboratively with schools and communities to increase student achievement.