Administration

		Dorothy H. Arnold is the wife of Rev. Earl N. Arnold and together they have three sons and one granddaughter. She is a native of Metropolitan Chicago. Dr. Arnold holds a Doctor of Education from Clark Atlanta University, Master of Education from Emory University, and Bachelor of Science from the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Arnold’s teaching profession has taken her from Services for Exceptional Children classrooms of Des Moines, Iowa to Avondale High School in DeKalb County. She began her Fulton County Schools career at McNair Middle School as a teacher, team leader, grade level chair, coordinator of TAG\Language Arts, and Curriculum Specialist Teacher. Dr. Arnold has served the Sandy Springs community as an assistant principal at North Springs High School. She is proud to be a part of the Westlake High School community as the Curriculum Assistant Principal. During her tenure she has doubled the Advance Placement courses and continues to add to the course selection each year. Doc is the number one WHS basketball fan and can be found in the third row behind the team at most of the team’s game. She serves faithfully with a smile.
		Mr. Kelvin Griffin, a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, has been a professional educator since 1996. He began his career as an educator teaching mathematics. After teaching for nine years and coaching Track & Field for seven years, three of which were at Westlake High School, Mr. Griffin became an assistant principal in the Paulding County School System for three years. Mr. Griffin then returned to Westlake High School as a school leader. Mr. Griffin is excited and elated to be a Westlake Lion again! Mr. Griffin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, a Master Degree in Education from Mercer University with an add-on in Administration & Supervision from the State University of West Georgia. Mr. Griffin is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership at Mercer University. Mr. Griffin’s philosophy as a school leader is to promote a comfortable and welcoming environment in which students feel safe, respected and competent, and where teachers are empowered and appreciated. Mr. Griffin knows that it is vital to have a collaborative partnership with parents and the community in order to provide a school culture where nurturing, communication, and student achievement thrive.
		A native of Franklinton, LA, Ms. Marilyn C. Taylor received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Elementary/Secondary Education from Southern University and her Master of Education (M.Ed) in Educational Leadership from the University of New Orleans. Ms. Taylor went on to receive her Specialist degree (Ed.S) also in Educational Leadership from NOVA Southeastern University where she is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership. Ms. Taylor has served six years as an elementary/middle school teacher in Orleans Parish and Forsyth County, four years as a Title I Coordinator/Director for both Orleans Parish Schools and Fulton County Schools, and three years as an Assistant principal for the Fulton County School System.  Ms. Taylor enjoys traveling, shopping, music, books on tape, and attending extracurricular activities that involve the beach and family.
		Mr. Jerome Stevenson is a native of Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania . He is a proud graduate of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. Mr. Stevenson completed his graduate work at Clark Atlanta University earning a Masters Degree in School Guidance and Counseling from the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services. He also holds a Specialist in Education Degree (Ed. S.) from the State University of West Georgia. He also completed his certification in School Administration and Leadership from the West Georgia University . Mr. Stevenson has 13 years experience in the Fulton County School system. He served as a school counselor at Westlake High School from 1997 thru 2005. In this capacity he coordinated and supervised student testing and also developed a comprehensive mentoring program. Most recently Mr. Stevenson served at Creekside High School from 2005 to 2009 spearheading the Creekside College Club and serving on the Georgia Tech High School admissions advisory board. Mr. Stevenson has spent his adult life aiding the academic, social, emotional and professional development of our young people. He volunteers in youth athletics in the community. Mr. Stevenson interests include Jazz Studies and African American History.