Dear Jaguar Families,

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!  I am honored to be the principal of Charles M. Johnson Elementary and look forward to another great year of serving the Jaguar community!

Prior to joining the Johnson Family three years ago,  I served as the Associate Principal of Jacob L. Adams and Greenwood Elementary.  I also had the privilege to serve as Resource Teacher at Glen Allen Elementary and classroom teacher at Highland Springs and Sutherland Elementary in Dinwiddie County.  

Our school theme this year is “Here’s to a Year of Growth,” focusing another year on the quality character component of our Henrico Learner Profile to ensure that our jaguars are life ready! It is critical that we continue to focus on social emotional learning and prioritize positive relationships among all students, staff, and families.  We are excited to officially onboard with PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention + Supports) and continue to grow our practice of Conscious Discipline!

As we begin another year, I am confident that our Jaguars will prioritize growth over perfection as they view challenges as opportunities and grow into lifelong learners!

I am looking forward to another great school year where we grow together!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Katie T. Vandeweghe

Principal

ktvandeweghe@henrico.k12.va.us 

804-673-3735