River Oaks Family,

It is not only a joy, but a privilege to be selected as your Assistant Principal. I am excited to join this community, and I’m committed to the school motto of “One School, One Team”. I look forward to being a part of the amazing growth our students will make in the years to come.

Over the past 15 years in CMS, I have worked as a teacher and Dean of Students with a strong focus on student growth and achievement in schools through fostering relationships between home and school. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and began my teaching career at Druid Hills Academy in 2007 as a kindergarten teacher. While teaching kindergarten and first grade I received my Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Winthrop University in 2011. In 2012, I moved to Mountain Island Lake Academy where I taught 1st-4th grade and returned to graduate school at Queens University of Charlotte. I received my Master of Arts in Educational Leadership in 2016. In 2016, I taught my final year in the classroom as a 3rd grade teacher at Whitewater Academy after which I was promoted to Dean of Students. I enjoy the art of teaching and learning.

I am a CMS parent of a rising 3rd grader and a two year old Shihpoo. As a family, we enjoy playing games, walking trails, bike riding, the beach and any good book. You can also find us spending time with family and friends, or finding the next best restaurant around the Charlotte area.

Although I’ve enjoyed the past five years as Dean pf Students, I believe there is no better time than now to join the River Oaks Academy family. Together we can make a difference in the lives of children, families, the community, and each other. The learning and growth opportunities are endless. I can’t wait to get to know this community by learning more about each of you and each of our students. I am looking forward to contributing to the amazing growth of our students and the community, alongside each of you!

Layla Egleston

Assistant Principal

River Oaks Academy