About Us
School Profile
Mission and Vision
Mission
We will provide an optimistic environment where students are nurtured and engaged in meaningful, challenging work that will prepare them for an ever changing world.
Vision
- Nurturing and safe environment
- Engaging students through technology and a variety of academic experience
- Working on meaningful and challenging work
- High expectations for all stakeholders
- Optimistic climate
- Preparing students for a global society
- Esteemed in the community
Beliefs
- We believe that when students are provided a safe, clean, and nurturing environment, they will learn and experience academic success.
- We believe learning stems from a mutual respect between colleagues, faculty and staff, teachers and students, and school and community.
- We believe engaging work provides students with a deeper understanding, mastery, and ability to transfer skills to everyday experiences.
- We believe state standards, student needs, and learning styles are embedded in the design of engaging lessons.
- We believe that teachers plan collaboratively to design and to present engaging standards-based instruction using a variety of strategies and models.
- We believe technological resources are utilized as a tool to support the curriculum in order to promote student success in a technologically driven society.
Meet Our Principals
Sharene Ledford
706-673-3180
Sharene.Ledford@wcsga.ne
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Jennifer Quinn
706-673-3180
Dear Grizzlies,
I am excited to be serving the students, staff, and families of New Hope Elementary School as your principal and former Grizzly! My educational journey began as a kindergarten teacher here at New Hope when the school opened in 2000. I spent 6 years teaching kindergarten at New Hope, and 13 years at Beaverdale Elementary teaching kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.
Prior to my years at New Hope, I have served as an Instructional Coach at Cedar Ridge Elementary, and an assistant principal at Cohutta Elementary and Cedar Ridge Elementary. As a former graduate of Whitfield County Schools, I am honored to continue my journey serving New Hope. I attended Dug Gap Elementary, Valley Point Middle, and graduated from Southeast High School. I attended the University of West Georgia where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I received a Specialist Degree in Leadership and Administration from Lincoln Memorial University in 2006. When not serving at school, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking, exercising, laughing and having fun!
I have been married to my husband, Shawn, for 25+ years and I am a proud boy mom of Carter and Will. I am blessed to be back as a Grizzly and serve the families and community of New Hope Elementary. I look forward to working together as ONE team, ONE school, ONE family.
Sharene Ledford, Principal
I am incredibly thrilled to return to my hometown as your new Assistant Principal! I graduated from Northwest Whitfield High School in 1999 and went on to complete my education certifications through Chattanooga State Community College, University of West Georgia, Kennesaw State University, and Lincoln Memorial University. My teaching journey started right here in Whitfield County Schools at Valley Point Elementary as a third grade teacher. I have previously worked at New Hope and Beaverdale Elementary teaching primary grades. I have loved learning and growing while teaching middle grades at Dalton Jr. High School and secondary grades at Calhoun High School. Personally, I have been married since 2022, have one wonderful son and amazing family and friends that keep me laughing. I love playing sports and traveling. I am very excited to be joining the Grizzly staff!"