Felicia Sledge, currently serving as the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Specialist, has been promoted to Director of MTSS, effective October 12. 

Sledge is an experienced educator, having served as a principal, assistant principal, and instructional specialist. She has also taught theatre and fifth grade.

She is currently a doctoral student with an expected graduation date of this year from Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership with a degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Sledge earned a Bachelor of Science and Psychology from Campbell University and a Master of School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education. She also holds Elementary Education Licensure from North Carolina Central University School of Education and Professional Licensure as a NC K-12 School Principal and in NC Elementary Education.

"I look forward to expanding my service to the DPS community, which I absolutely love,” Sledge said. My growth and development in MTSS have only deepened my passion for our collective commitment, ensuring that all students are igniting limitless potential.