For Immediate Release
Date: March 22, 2024

Jessica
Tackaberry
Public Affairs Officer
Europe

+49-0611-143-545-1518

(314) 545-1518

Sierra Smith selected as the new Principal for Netzaberg Elementary School

DoDEA's official photo of Sierra Smith.

Grafenwoehr, Germany —

The Europe East District is pleased to announce Ms. Sierra Smith as the new Principal for Netzaberg Elementary School located in the Netzaberg complex in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

Throughout her teaching positions in various school districts and her previous role as an Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS), she has consistently made a positive impact. As an ISS, Ms. Smith led Focused Collaboration efforts at both district and regional levels while also cultivating a passion for k-5 science education across schools in the Americas Southeast district. Her leadership was instrumental in the successful launch of the new 21st Century Grafenwoehr Elementary School building, where she served as the Interim Principal in the spring of 2023.

Ms. Smith has been serving as the Assistant Principal of Netzaberg Elementary for the past two years and the Interim Principal since September. She has prioritized creating a supportive learning environment conducive to student success with Positive Behavior Support initiatives and a focus on utilizing data to support instructional decision-making.

As she assumes her role as Principal, Ms. Smith will continue to lead with vision and compassion, ensuring continuity and fostering growth within the school community. Her commitment to supporting teachers in their professional growth and her steadfast dedication to student success promise to foster an environment focused on lifelong learning. Ms. Smith is proud to embark on a shared mission to inspire and empower our students to realize their fullest potential.

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