Dear Families,

 

Hello! My name is Janice Davis Irvin, and I am delighted to introduce myself to you as your child's first principal! I am also the Kingsport City Schools (KCS) Director of Early Childhood Education. This means that I am over the education of all KCS students who are 6 weeks through PreK in addition to our School Aged Childcare at Adams, Johnson, and Washington Elementaries. This year, I will begin my 21st year with KCS! I have been a PreK, Kindergarten, 2nd, and 3rd grade teacher within our system, but PreK is my favorite. 

 

I am not only an educator. I am also the proud parent of two Middle Schoolers who attended Palmer! Their education at Palmer began their school years in a beautiful way, and it's my honor to ensure the same will be true for your child(ren). I deeply understand the joys and challenges you experience, and I am committed to ensuring that every child and family feels safe and loved in all of our KCS Early Childhood classrooms.

 

I believe in the "whole child" approach, which means I am dedicated to nurturing every aspect of your child's development. Play is the work of the young child and we strive to make our classrooms appealing, cooperative, engaging, fun, and safe. We offer classrooms where all students are welcome. Public Education is the backbone of our Democracy where all means all. 

I am so excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time. My door is always open, and I am here to listen, support, and celebrate the incredible milestones and achievements of your children.

 

Warmest regards,

Dr. Janice Davis Irvin
Director of Early Childhood Education
Palmer Early Learning Center, Principal
[email protected]