School Administrative Appointments/Transfers
Gaston County Schools, May 19, 2025

During the Gaston County Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 19, the following school administrative appointments/transfers were announced; they are effective July 1 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Principal Appointments

▪ Kathleen D’Avria was appointed to serve as the principal at Southwest Middle School.  She currently serves as the director of secondary instruction.

▪ Jennifer Lancaster was appointed to serve as the principal at Kiser Elementary School.  She currently serves as an assistant principal at Ashbrook High School.

▪ Tonya Morris was appointed to serve as the principal at Robinson Elementary School.  She currently serves as the assistant principal at Parkside Elementary School in Charlotte.

▪ Lauren Stefaniak was appointed to serve as the principal at Carr Elementary School.  She currently serves as an assistant principal at West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte.

Principal Transfer

▪ William Winston was transferred to serve as the principal at Holbrook Middle School.  He currently serves as the principal at Robinson Elementary School.