Leadership Team
Meet our Principal and Assistant Principals
![Adaarema Kelly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726594666/acpsk12vaus/ohwthkkg0c98koo4ckix/AdaaremaKelly-web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726594666/acpsk12vaus/ohwthkkg0c98koo4ckix/AdaaremaKelly-web.png","width":425}])
Adaarema Kelly
Principal
Adaarema Kelly became the principal of Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School in 2022. She has served as the assistant principal and intersession coordinator at Tucker since 2017 and helped develop and manage the school’s improvement plan. Mrs. Kelly began her career in 2001 and has a strong background in special education.
As a military spouse, Mrs. Kelly served as a teacher in schools overseas as well as stateside, including Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). At Alexandria City High School, she worked as an AVID instructor and the lead mentor and restorative practice facilitator. She also served as an educational leader as summer learning principal and lead mentor within ACPS and as a Great Beginnings coach and administrative intern within Fairfax County Public Schools.
Mrs. Kelly holds degrees from The George Washington University, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Susquehanna University. She is also a doctoral candidate in educational leadership and administration at The George Washington University. Mrs. Kelly’s extensive professional learning record includes the National Aspiring Principals Academy 2021 (Cohort 2) held by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, ACPS Coaching Model, and New and Aspiring Leaders, Harvard University.
Phone: 703-933-6304
Email: adaarema.kelly@acps.k12.va.us
![Jerylen Lavender Daniels]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726594371/acpsk12vaus/wgrqfm2lkrsicbuuaogu/jerylen-daniels.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726594371/acpsk12vaus/wgrqfm2lkrsicbuuaogu/jerylen-daniels.png","width":425}])
Jerylen Lavender Daniels
Assistant Principal
Jerylen Daniels is an assistant principal at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School. Mrs. Daniels career in education began in 1994 and she has taught at a variety of elementary and middle school grade levels in Fulton County, Georgia and throughout Northern Virginia, including serving as an interventionist at Patrick Henry K-8 School. In addition to her work supporting students as a teacher, Mrs. Daniels also was an assistant principal at Dale City Elementary School in Prince William County, Virginia. She has a bachelor’s degree from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in Huntsville, Alabama. She also holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and supervision from George Mason University. 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.