Administration

Dr. Grace Staniszewski is currently the Principal of Dove Creek Elementary School, after serving three years as Assistant Principal. In 2006, "Dr. Stan" graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Animal and Dairy Science. She realized that her heart belonged to working with children and she quickly began her journey into the field of education.

In 2006, Dr. Stan began serving students with disabilities while also completing her Masters in the Arts of Teaching in Special Education with an emphasis in High Incident Disabilities. Dr. Stan taught a variety of grade levels and specialized areas while in the Clarke County School District from 2006-2016, including Special Education, 5th grade general curriculum in all content areas, and Gifted Education in grades K - 5th.  During this time, Dr. Stan served on district math and science curriculum and assessment teams. Additionally, she collaborated in the development of alternative assessment strategies to identify underrepresented populations in Gifted Education. She has had the opportunity to present this work at the local, state, and national levels with her team.

In 2016, Dr. Stan graduated with her doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Georgia and began her role in administration as the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction at North Oconee High School for two years. In 2018, she was selected to assist Dr. Susan Stancil in opening the newest Oconee County school, Dove Creek Elementary.

Dr. Stan and her husband, David, have three children - Owen and twins, Nolan and Nora.

School Phone: 706-310-2019

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. in Animal Science - UGA
M.A.T in Special Education in High Incidence Disabilities - Piedmont College
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - UGA
Certifications:
Early Childhood Education (P-5)
SpEd General Curriculum (P-12)
SpEd Science Cognitive Levels (P-12)
SpEd Math Cognitive Levels (P-5)
SpEd Social Science Cognitive Levels (P-5)
SpEd Reading Cognitive Levels (P-5)
Middle Grades Science (4-9)
Gifted In-Field Endorsement
Educational Leadership

 

Mrs. Maggie Allen is a dedicated educator with extensive experience serving elementary students in the Oconee County School System. Throughout her career, she has taught kindergarten, first grade, and third grade, giving her a broad understanding of elementary education and a deep passion for supporting students and teachers. Her experiences in the classroom have shaped her commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning and reading in students.

Mrs. Allen earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia and her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia Southern University. She also holds a Tier 1 Certification in Educational Leadership.

Mrs. Allen is passionate about supporting teachers and students and believes that strong instruction, meaningful relationships, and a love of learning create the foundation for student success. She is especially passionate about literacy and helping students become confident, capable readers and writers.

Mrs. Allen is married to her husband, David, and they have two sons, Duncan and Hunter.

Degrees and Certifications:
BSEd. Early Childhood Education – University of Georgia
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction – Georgia Southern University
Tier 1 Certification in Educational Leadership