A council functions as an advisory body, offering input to the local school principal.

The District believes family and community engagement is critical to student and district success. The establishment of Principal Advisory Councils is intended to provide a means by which parents, community members, and school staff can work together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s concerns and share ideas for school improvement. 

Council Membership

1. Two staff members (one being the current Teacher of the Year);

2. Two parents (one being the current PTSA president); 

3. Two members of the community (one being a Partner in Education representative); 

4. In the case of high schools, the president of the student government organization or senior class president.

Hendricks Elementary Principal Advisory Council Members:

Dr. Tangela Hendrix, Principal

Dr. LaCretia Lewis, Assistant Principal

Jarae Farrell, Teacher of the Year

Breana O'Shea, School Counselor

Stephanie Jackson, Parent Facilitator

Safiatou Zankpah, PTA President

Crystal Kirksey, Parent

Raina Deisch, Parent

Ashley, Linked-Up Church, community member

Gwen Smith, Gospel Nation Church, community member

Meeting Dates:

upcoming dates:

• December 10, 2025, 5:00pm
• March 10, 2025, 4:30pm
• May 12, 2025, 4:30pm