Harlan Elementary School
Meet the Administrative Team
Ms. Tracey N. Roberts
Principal
Hello! My name is Tracey N. Roberts, and I am the proud Principal of Harlan Elementary School. With 30 years of experience in education, I have served as a teacher, mentor, and administrator in the Baltimore City Public School District, Christina School District, and Brandywine School District. This will be my 5th year as Principal of Harlan.
As the Instructional Leader, I believe that it is our responsibility to make teaching and learning fun, meaningful, and achievable for all. Through extra-curricular offerings, I believe that children will become stronger academically, artistically, and athletically; thereby, making them well-rounded and better prepared to reach their goals. It is my duty to support teachers in ways that allow them to bring the best out of each and every student that we serve.
I have a strong passion for enhancing family and community engagement; therefore, I will continue to strive to bridge the connection between home and school in order to help each child reach academic excellence. Collectively, we are the Harlan Family. “Let’s Work—Together!”
Ms. Monique DeVaughn Johnson
Assistant Principal
Estimada Familia,
It is with great pleasure and blessing that I have been afforded the opportunity to serve our Harlan Family in the capacity of your Assistant Principal.
I have devoted my career to passionately educating and purposefully serving Title I Schools for more than twenty years. In 1996, I began my teaching career in the Philadelphia School District as an ESOL teacher. As my experiences, dedication, and love for the children grew, I was entrusted to contribute to several leadership positions, some of which included: mentor of new teachers, building Teacher of the Year, Dean, Small Learning Community Coordinator, and School Based Teacher Leader.
Having served our Harlan Community in the classroom and in a leadership capacity since 2013, it was my privilege to serve as a teacher, Team Leader, and Harlan Teacher of the Year.
My goal is to continue to work collaboratively in and with our school community, providing individualized learning and equitable outcomes for our children, while supporting our committed teachers and staff. Collectively, we will foster a safe and culturally sensitive learning environment that promotes social, emotional, and academic growth.
I AM Proud to Be BSD! May You Be Proud of the Work You Do, The Person You Are, and The Difference You Make!
Mr. Douglas Cuffy
Dean of Students
Greetings! I have been a school administrator for 7 years now after spending my first 6 years in education as an elementary and middle school math teacher. All 13 years in education have been dedicated to making a difference here in the city of Wilmington, DE. My focus is to continue to help build a safe, caring, academically nurturing environment for our kids. Explicitly teaching mindfulness techniques, restorative practices and communication skills have allowed for our students to own the climate of our school. I believe in establishing a warm, caring, safe environment in order for academic achievement to shine through. My hopes are that by greeting every student and staff member each day with an encouraging smile, we will continue to learn and thrive together as a family!
Ms. Elizabeth Legare
Dean of Students
My name is Beth Legare and this is my second year serving as Dean of Students here at Harlan, and my 11th year working in elementary schools. I began working in education well before that, first as a volunteer, then as a High School Student floating around a local Preschool; which I continued to do while obtaining my bachelor's degree. From there, I served a variety of roles in education. I worked as an Assistant Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, 3rd Grade Teacher, 1st Grade Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Multi-Language Learner Instructor, and Special Education Coordinator all while pursuing leadership opportunities along the way. I earned a master's degree in School Leadership, but I also hold the following certifications: Elementary Education (K-6), Special Education (K-12), English as a Second Language, and an Assistant Principal/Principal certification.
Throughout my time in elementary schools, I have been dedicated to Title 1 schools and ensuring that we are meeting students where they are at, providing a multitude of learning opportunities, and that we especially emphasize the importance of social emotional learning. My favorite thing about being an educator is remembering that each day is a new day, and we all have the opportunity to start fresh each and every morning. I value building relationships with students and staff and providing students with unique learning opportunities that they may not typically get to experience. I personally believe, if a student feels safe and loved then they will succeed.
Administrative Assistants
- Najlaa Jackson-Harris, Administrative Assistant
- Danita Ellis, Administrative Assistant