WENDI HUSLEY
Principal, Gulfport High School
Husley, previously assistant principal of Gulfport High, is beginning her 23rd year with the Gulfport School District.
What are you most looking forward to in your new role?: I am looking forward to being more involved in the decision-making process. This will continue to drive opportunities for excellence in learning and experiences for our students and teachers.
What character traits will you bring to this position?: I am a listener and observer. Solutions to problems that arise daily can be solved most often simply by actively listening and observing what is taking place in any situation. I am not one to jump to conclusions quickly. To do my job effectively, my presence on campus will be a priority. I want students and teachers to continue to feel comfortable approaching and interacting with me, as well as my administrative staff.
What is your main goal for this school year?: Student success is every principal’s main goal. For GHS, that success looks different than most. We are ready to get back to providing our students with real-world experiences in and out of the classroom. Our teachers utilize many different instructional strategies in the classroom that were put on hold due to safety precautions during the pandemic. The goal is to get instruction back on track and our students back to collaborating on projects, group work, peer tutoring, class presentations and all the different ways we keep our students engaged and focused on their education. The goal and mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire students to become life-long learners, problem solvers and productive members of society. We are committed to that goal.
NATASHA WILLIAMS
Principal, West Harrison Middle School
Williams, previously principal of North Gulfport Middle School, has been with the Harrison County School District for 21 years.
What are you most looking forward to in your new role?: I am looking forward to building relationships with my faculty, staff, students and community. I love community! I love home and school working together. It is utmost importance that our stakeholders are informed, involved and invested. The school is the heartbeat of the community, and I would like to make sure we are communicating the same expectations regarding education, work ethic, self-worth and respect. Our children are our most important investment, and as adults, we must put the time in with their academics and extracurricular activities to gain the greatest return.
What character traits will you bring to this position?: I will bring a proven record of being active and involved in the communities I serve. I will bring positive energy, passion, joy, integrity, healthy competition and a determined spirit to West Harrison Middle School. The faculty, staff, students and community deserve nothing less than my absolute best. In all things at West Harrison Middle School, the standard will be excellence and order.
What is your main goal for this school year?: My main goals for 2021-2022 are as follows:
- A-Rated School!!!
- Build competitive athletic teams and extracurricular activities to promote student involvement and parental involvement
- Build community partnerships