Ms. Jessica Olesevich will be the next Assistant Principal at Conway Elementary School. Ms. Olesevich has been an educator for 11 years, starting as a special educator for students with autism. For the last four years, she has served as an Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist in our Department of Student Services, supporting school-based staff and teams to make data-driven decisions to support students with greater need for behavioral support.

Ms. Olesevich is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s specializing in special education, a Master’s in Special Education with a certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis from George Mason, and will complete her certificate in Education Planning, Policy, and Leadership from Mason this month.

Greetings Conway Family!

My name is Niki Simms and it is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of introduction as the new Assistant Principal of Conway Elementary School!  I can’t wait to begin this new journey with all of you in the fall.  I think we can all agree that the challenges that present us are serious, but I believe that we can have success when we work together!

Prior to my role as an Assistant Principal, I served as a 3rd grade teacher at Conway.  I truly enjoyed that experience because I believe working with your children last school year has prepared me for this great opportunity.  In fact, providing education both in the classroom and virtually gave me a clear view of what the upcoming school year would entail.  And I will personally commit to ensuring a student-centered approach is continued while serving you and your child.  It won’t be just my efforts that will achieve the best for our students.  Conway’s amazing and dedicated teachers who value your child and how your child learns are also committed to making their educational experience an exceptional one.

Now a little about me!  I was born and raised in Franklin, Virginia; and I currently live in Spotsylvania with my amazing husband (Kysan).  We’ve been married for 10 years and have a 1 year-old daughter (Kourtney) and a Toy Poodle (Brody).  When I’m not serving you, I enjoy reading, fitness, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.  I’m also a long-suffering fan of the Detroit Lions.  ☺   

I attended Virginia State University, earning my Bachelors in Elementary Education PreK-6; and I earned my Master’s in Administration and Supervision from Liberty University.   I also have 13 years of experience in education between Richmond City, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County Public School systems.  Being a teacher during that time has encouraged me to become an administrator so that I could have an even greater impact on student learning, teacher support, and connecting with the community.  I realize that administrative positions in education entail huge responsibilities.  So in order to manage these responsibilities effectively, I will be diligent in building relationships with students, parents, and teachers; supporting your child academically, socially, and emotionally, and working closely with community resources.  

Please know that I am available to you anytime!  So feel free to call or email me at simmsnl@staffordschools.net with any concerns or questions you may have throughout the school year.  Together, let’s make this one of Conway’s best school years ever!!

Looking forward to working with you!

Niki Simms