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Idlewood Elementary

Dekalb County Schools

Administration

Administrative Team Welcome Letter

Dear Idlewood Elementary School Family, 

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! As your principal, it is my distinct pleasure to be apart of the Idlewood Elementary School Community. I am looking forward to an extraordinary year full of excitement, engagement, and excellence, and I appreciate the opportunity to serve you! 

We, the Idlewood Mustangs are a winning team....we are champions, and as your leader, I am devoted to success for all!  I am committed to creating a supportive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally (Every Child, Every Day). Together, we will continue to uphold our school's values of H-PRIDE (Humanization, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, and Empathy). It’s a Heart Thing ~ Do it with Love.


I am dedicated to the vision of a student-centered community that focuses on the core elements of teaching, learning, and caring. I look forward to building positive relationships with each of you! 

Educationally Yours, 

Robin Elder 


 

Administration

Robin Elder, Principal

 


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Jamica Brown, Grades: PreK - 2nd

   

I am extremely honored to be joining the mustang team as the PreK -2nd grade assistant principalI have been with DeKalb County School District for 22 years and I am a graduate of Redan High School. My husband Derrick, who is also an educator for DCSD. Our daughter Taylor also attends school in the DCSD. I truly believe that teaching and learning are the top priorities of our students, staff, and parents. I am committed to working together to create a caring and collaborative environment that help our students achieve to the best of their abilities. I look forward to all parents actively participating in your child's classroom and the school as a whole. Our success depends on a strong partnership between home, school, and the community. I am very excited to be a Mustang! 


Educationally yours,

Jamica Brown, Assistant Principal 

Candace Brooks, Grades 3rd-5th

Dear Idlewood Families,
 
It is with great excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as the Assistant Principal of grades 3rd – 5th.  I am honored to have the opportunity to help lead a school with such persevering students, an extremely dedicated staff, and a supportive school community.  I feel very fortunate to be part of this school and to support the staff, students, and families. I am thrilled to support the mission and vision of Dekalb County Schools at Idlewood Elementary School.