Greetings Nighthawk Families, 

I am honored for the opportunity to serve as the next assistant principal at Northern Elementary School. I look forward to working collaboratively with students, teachers, and parents so that our students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. My philosophy is that all students are capable of learning when they have the right systems in place and access to high-quality educators. 

I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. After high school, I joined the United States Army and honorably served nine years. My passion for education came while working as a correctional officer. I found that many of the juveniles that were arrested did not have positive male role models. I also found that jail cells were built based on 3rd-grade test scores. Current and past research asserts that positive student-teacher relationships increase student engagement and learning. 

I look forward to an amazing school year of teaching and learning. 

Kind Regards, 

Dr. T.K McMillon

Professional Background:

• July 2023-Present: Assistant Principal at Northern Elementary
• 2021-2023: Assistant Principal at Ridgeland Elementary School (SC)
• 2021-2023: MTSS Coordinator
• 2019-2021: 1st and 3rd Grade Teacher at Pritchardville Elementary School (SC)
• 2015-2019: 3rd Grade Teacher at Joseph Shanklin Elementary School (SC)

Educational Background:

• Liberty University: Doctor of Education: Curriculum and Instruction
• University of South Carolina-Columbia: Master of Educational Administration
• University of South Carolina-Beaufort: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Family Life:

I met my wife Lakeshia in 1997 while serving in the United States Army. My wife is a 4th grade teacher who will also be joining the Guilford County School District for the 2023-2024 school year. We have two children, our 18-year-old son Kendall and our 14-year-old daughter Kadence. Kendall will be attending South Carolina State University for Civil Engineering, and Kadence is a rising ninth grader. We also have an 11-year-old black Lab, Muffin. 

Interesting Facts:

• I love riding motorcycles.
• I love playing golf.
• I have a large sneaker and shoe collection.
• I am a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated.
• My Wife is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. 

Favorite Quote:

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."- Frederick Douglass