Leadership Team
Meet our Principal and Assistant Principals
![Jerylen Daniels]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752086099/acpsk12vaus/qddeogjdorq8plv4afxo/daniels-WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752086099/acpsk12vaus/qddeogjdorq8plv4afxo/daniels-WEB.jpg","width":500}])
Jerylen Daniels
Principal
Jerylen Daniels is the principal at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School. In this role, Daniels leads the school to achieve daily instructional program excellence.
Daniels is a highly accomplished educator and leader with more than 30 years of experience in fostering student success, developing high-performing teams and implementing innovative programs. She prides herself on the ability to drive academic growth, cultivate inclusive environments and build strong community partnerships. Daniels is driven by a desire to ensure that school-aged children have access to high-quality experiences that spark their imaginations and equip them to overcome obstacles. She believes education is the key to unlocking opportunities that allow each student to employ their unique talents that are intended to benefit the world around them.
Prior to taking on her current role, Daniels served as assistant principal at Tucker. She led the school’s special education program and ensured effective routines, protocols and support for students with disabilities, case managers and co-teachers. In 2024, Daniels received the Anne R. Lipnick Award, recognizing her for her outstanding support for special education students, families and staff.
Daniels previously served as an interventionist at Patrick Henry K-8 School where she managed the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) as coordinator, developing and tracking the effectiveness of equitable, evidence-based strategies and interventions.
Before joining Alexandria City Public Schools, Daniels served as an elementary and middle school teacher in various schools in northern Virginia and in Fulton County, Georgia. She also was an assistant principal at Dale City Elementary School in Prince William County, Virginia.
Daniels received a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama. She earned a Master of Education in education leadership from George Mason University. Daniels is currently a doctoral candidate in advanced educational leadership at Regent University in Virginia Beach.
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers.
jerylen.daniels@acps.k12.va.us
![Tiana Dominick]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726593844/acpsk12vaus/qeygtkwskzqlifrnwv5v/tiana-dominick.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726593844/acpsk12vaus/qeygtkwskzqlifrnwv5v/tiana-dominick.png","width":424}])
Tiana Dominick
Assistant Principal
Ms. Tiana Dominick began her career in education in 2005. Prior to joining Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), her experience spanned across communities in Atlanta, Cobb, and Fulton County Public Schools serving as an elementary STEM teacher, middle school science teacher and instructional coach. During her time in Alexandria City Public Schools, she has served in a number of progressive leadership roles. Ms. Dominick taught science at George Washington Middle School before joining the Central Office in 2017. During that time, she has served as K-5 Science Instructional Specialist, Advanced Academics Instructional Specialist and Advanced Academics Interim Director.
Ms. Dominick holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Clark-Atlanta University, and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Central Michigan University. Additionally, she also has several postgraduate professional licenses and endorsements including Administration and Supervision Pre-K-12 from George Mason University, Gifted Education from The University of Virginia and Middle School Science 6-8.
Ms. Dominick is a doctoral candidate at Old Dominion University and a published researcher. She has recently completed a study in which its findings were published in the Journal of STEAM Education titled, Improving Access to STEM for Girls of Color through Community Programs. Ms. Dominick is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Going into her third year at Tucker, she enjoys working with the wonderfully diverse student population.
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Dr. Lisa Calero
Assistant Principal
Dr. Lisa Calero is an assistant principal at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School (Tucker).
Dr. Calero served as a data and compliance specialist for the Alexandria City Public School (ACPS) Office of Specialized Instruction since August of 2021 and was instrumental in developing and facilitating professional development on standards-based Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
Prior to joining ACPS, she served as a special education teacher and specialist in various states including North Carolina and Florida and an ESOL teacher in Virginia.
Dr. Calero received her Bachelor of Arts in elementary education at Florida Christian College in Kissimmee, Florida. She has a Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education Leadership and Administration at Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.