Principal's Corner

Welcome to SHAPE Elementary School:

The SHAPE community encompasses multiple countries, languages, and backgrounds of people from all over the world that allows for a school experience unlike any other. Students who attend SHAPE Elementary School are able to be part of a school community where students collaborate, learn, and solve problems together in such a way that they not only grow academically, but socially and globally. It is a great honor to serve the students and families at SHAPE Elementary School as principal. The faculty and staff at SHAPE Elementary School will continue to build a shared vision of excellent instruction by establishing and sustaining continuous improvement. Having intentional and meaningful relationships with our students, parents, and community stakeholders will be a priority as we partner with one another toward academic achievement for each student. I look forward to meeting each of you personally and I hope you do not hesitate to say hello if you see me at the school or in the community. I look forward to partnering with you as we educate, engage, and empower the students at SHAPE Elementary School to succeed in our dynamic world.

School News

Published on June 4, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children across the country to take part in the White House’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a program that asks students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books over the su...
Published on June 2, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Each spring, students in DoWEA schools around the world showcase their artistic talents in the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)’s art contest. This year, their artworks showed off the special qualities that make their comm...
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