ABOUT US
Established in 1942, MacDowell Elementary School has served as the backbone of excellence in the community for decades.
Our mission is to provide an excellent education for our scholars, prepare them for college, and build upon a tradition of excellence at the MacDowell campus. Generations of families have attended MacDowell Elementary and have fond memories of their time as students.
At MacDowell, our team is dedicated to providing a world-class education to empower our scholars and help them make their dreams a reality. The importance of a college education is rapidly increasing in our 21st-century economy. As part of our enduring commitment to creating opportunities for our students, we offer a college prep curriculum and a clear path to college through our network of schools, Promise Schools. At the same time, we take a holistic approach to learning by supporting the unique interests of each child and helping our students develop individual excellence on the path toward achieving their goals.
Quick Facts:
Established:
1942
MPA serves grades:
K-8
Enrollment:
366
Board of Directors
The MacDowell Board of Directors is a diverse collection of professionals from the business, policy, and education sectors who are all committed to ensuring an excellent education for MacDowell scholars. Click here to learn more about the strategic plan at MacDowell
The MacDowell Preparatory Academy Board of Directors:
President - Nicole Wells Stallworth
Vice President - Robert Thomas
Treasurer - Cornell Batie
Member - Desiree Jones
Member - Carlton King
Board Attorney - Greg M. Meihn
The MacDowell Board of Directors on the third Wednesday of each month and provides oversight of all financial and academic matters at the school.
The dates of the regular board meetings for the '18-'19 school year are as follows:
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August 15, 2018
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September 19, 2018
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October 17, 2018
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November 21, 2018
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December 19, 2018
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January 16, 2019
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February 20, 2019
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March 20, 2019
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April 17, 2019
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May 15, 2019
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June 19, 2019
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July 17, 2019
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August 21, 2019
All board meetings take place from 6-8 p.m. in the library of the school. All parents and concerned citizens are welcome to attend.
OUR TEAM
Our team is hard working and relentless towards our goal of providing our scholars an excellent education
Administrative
School Leadership Team
Principal - Lindsie Boykin
Dean of K-5 Instruction - Lexis Zeidan
Dean of 6-8 Instruction - Anisa Proud
Dean of Operations - Verea Bibbs
Office Staff
Office Manager - Natasha Thomas
Facilities Team
Building Maintenance - Tyrone Williams
Building Maintenance - Ivory Forest
Middle School (6-8) Team
ELA - Meaghan Shiffler
ELA - Shavontae Patrick
Math - Jennifer Pierce
Math - James Stallings
Science (6th-8th Grade) - Kyndrea Wilson
Leadership Coach - DeVonte Bynum
Leadership Coach - Robert Hill
Elementary (K-5) Team
Kindergarten - Angela Ford
Kindergarten - Kufreabasi Udoeyop
1st Grade - Sarah Vollmers
1st Grade - RaeAnn Canterbury
2nd Grade - Sarah Sullivan
2ns Grade - Jason Brown
3rd Grade - Elonka Caldwell
3rd Grade - Vaniece Jenkins
4th Grade - Stephanie Gargone
5th Grade - LaToya Hill
Dance Instructor - Lydia Porter
Compass Learning - Jameelah Henderson
Para Professional - Loretta Jordan, Cynthia Lewis
Leadership Coach - Deondre Morris
Latest News
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Summer Engagement Calendar
JULY 2019
Scholar Paperwork Party (New and returning scholars)
Thursday, July 11th, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parents will have the opportunity to complete Enrollment applications to ensure their scholar’s space at the academy.
*Snacks & Beverages will be provided
*Complete your paperwork and your scholar’s name will be entered into a raffle for some MPA Gear!
Scholar Paperwork Party (New and returning scholars)
Thursday, July 18th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Parents will have the opportunity to complete Enrollment applications to ensure their scholar’s space at the academy.
*Snacks & Beverages will be provided*
*Complete your paperwork and your scholar’s name will be entered into a raffle for some MPA Gear!
MacDowell Family & Friends BBQ
Wednesday, July 31st, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a celebration with our current families academy staff and prospective students and parents. Food, beverages and activities can be enjoyed by all.
Feel free to invite a family who may need a new school home!
*Complete your paperwork and your scholar’s name will be entered into a raffle for some MPA Gear!
AUGUST 2019
Family Orientation & Open House
Wednesday, August 14th, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
New and existing families are encouraged to join us as we prepare for the 2019-2020 school year.
*Snacks & Beverages will be provided*
*Complete your paperwork and your scholar’s name will be entered into a raffle for some MPA Gear!