Canby Lane Elementary

Dekalb County Schools

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<font color="gold">Principal</font>

Dr. Martavious K. Johnson

Dear Canby Lane Elementary School Families,

It is with great pride and excitement that I welcome you to another amazing school year at Canby Lane Elementary School. As your new principal, I am honored to serve a community that is deeply committed to student success and to building strong partnerships between school and home.

With over a decade in education—as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and now principal—I have dedicated my career to supporting teaching and learning that helps every student grow and thrive. I believe that when we focus on high-quality instruction, set clear goals, and use data to inform our decisions, we create an environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.

At Canby Lane, teaching and learning will always be our top priority. I am committed to working alongside our talented teachers and staff to ensure that every child receives rigorous, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences every day. Together, we will nurture our students’ academic, social, and emotional development to prepare them for success both in and out of the classroom.

Equally important is the partnership we build with you—our families. I wholeheartedly believe that when parents and schools work together, students benefit the most. I invite you to get involved through our many volunteer opportunities, parent academies, and family events throughout the year. These opportunities will not only help you stay connected to your child’s learning but will also strengthen the bond between our school and community.

I am excited about the year ahead and all that we will accomplish together. Thank you for your trust and support as we work to make Canby Lane Elementary School a place where every child feels seen, valued, and inspired to do their best.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, ideas, or suggestions. My door is always open, and I look forward to partnering with each of you to make this school year the best one yet.

With gratitude,

Martavious Johnson, Ed.D.
Principal
Canby Lane Elementary School

<font color="gold">Assistant Principal</font>

Dr. Massey-Hunter

Greetings Canby Lane Elementary School Stakeholders,

Welcome to Canby Lane Elementary School! I am truly honored to serve the students, teachers and community as the Assistant Principal. This is my 28th year in the educational field. I served as a paraprofessional for one year, teacher for seven, and I have been an assistant principal for the past 20 years. During my time as an assistant principal, I have had the opportunity to work at both a Title I and Non-Title I school so I have experience with various student populations. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Risk Management and Insurance (Business) from The University of Georgia. Additionally, I have a Master’s of Education, Specialist of Education and Doctorate of Educational Leadership all from Mercer University. I intend to be an example to students and teachers that we should never stop learning. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, watching movies, and traveling.

I believe setting high expectations will ensure that every child reaches his or her fullest potential. My goal is to provide every student with a quality education by working diligently with all stakeholders to meet each child’s individual needs. Communication and collaboration are essential components in addressing students’ academic strengths and weaknesses. I am very excited about all of the wonderful things that are going on within our instructional program as we continue to build and expect excellence from all students at Canby Lane.

Respectfully Yours,

Dr. Massey-Hunter

Assistant Principal

Mrs. Saunders, School Counselor

Greetings,

It is an honor to service the students of Canby Lane Elementary. I am excited to work with the students, parents, staff and stakeholders in this community. I became a counselor because I enjoy making a difference and empowering our young students and I look forward to helping our students overcome some of the barriers with learning. I have been a Counselor for twenty years, fourteen on the middle school level with five years on the elementary level. I love what I do as a Counselor and I truly believe this is the best job in the world. I am eager to help our students build effective skills, build on their strengths and help them understand the power that they hold in receiving an education.

Counseling services provided include: individual and group sessions; character education and career lessons; consulting with teachers, parents, and stakeholders to develop and implement counseling activities and services to support student achievement. The counseling curriculum includes the following units: anti-bullying, respect, perseverance, friendship, personal safety, study and test taking skills, career awareness, transitioning to middle school, and self-awareness. Counseling services provided include: individual and group sessions; character education and career lessons; consulting with teachers, parents, and stakeholders to develop and implement counseling activities and services to support student achievement. The counseling curriculum includes the following units: anti-bullying, respect, perseverance, friendship, personal safety, study and test taking skills, career awareness, transitioning to middle school, and self-awareness.

Respectfully,

Mrs. Shenetra Saunders

School Counselor

Mr. Evans ,School Social Worker

Greetings,

It is an honor to service the students of Canby Lane Elementary. I am excited to work with the students, parents, staff and stakeholders in this community. I became a Social Worker because I enjoy making a difference and empowering the community. I look forward to helping our students overcome some of the barriers with learning. I have been a Social for Five years, serving the greater Atlanta area. I am a veteran of the U.S. Navy For twenty years, and worked as a correctional officer for 9.

Our parent and family wrap-around services focus on supporting the mental, social, and emotional health & wellness of the entire family by strengthening parents’ capacity to overcome socioeconomic bearers and in-home challenges that negatively affect their children’s academic achievement. We offer parents and guardians a direct line to resources, supports, and services to address their needs. In addition, we offer several interactive workshops, seminars, and townhall meetings to assist parents in building their capacity to better support their children. The theory behind wrap around services is rooted in three (3) major principles: Student whose health & wellness needs are attended to will be healthier, more focused, and better able to learn. Families engaged with schools and supportive services will have increased capacity to support child learning. Schools, having additional systems for confronting social challenges that impede learning, will allow teachers and administrators to focus on instruction.

Respectfully,

Mr. Kelvi Evans

School Social Worker