Principal Profiles

I grew up in a family of educators and knew I wanted to be an educator on my first day of kindergarten. My mom, Phyllis, taught at my elementary school and my father, Doug McFarland, was a principal right here in Douglas County! He began his administrative career at Sedalia Elementary and then later opened Northridge Elementary and also Cresthill Middle School. My older sister, Kimberly, went into teaching as well. Every night our dinner table conversations were surrounded by how the school day was for all of us.

I was adopted at six years old by the world's most amazing family. I arrived in America knowing only a few words of English: "Hi" and "French fries." I was lucky enough to have an extraordinary ELD teacher who did everything she could to help me express myself until I could acquire English, and in her classroom I discovered the power of learning. Learning is transformative, and helping students find their voice (like Ms. Rieger did for me) is still what inspires me to show up every day.

I've been an administrator now for 12 years! I love being the principal at Cloverleaf Enrichment. I am proud to work in DCSD, where there are so many incredible pathways for students to learn and explore. I love being a part of our public schools and I believe all students can learn and find success.

I am most proud of the trusting relationships I have built with students, staff and families. I  believe relationships are the foundation for a positive learning and work environment.