Administrative Team


	LeighAnn McLaud Principal lmclaud@ccboe.com Ms. McLaud returns to Berry as the Principal. This is her 23rd year in education and her 7th year in Administration. "It is my goal to cultivate a "community of care" where students, teachers/staff, families, and all stakeholders invest deeply into Berry Elementary and our great community. Through quality teaching and learning, students can safely develop into well-rounded, confident, and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential." Our school commits to providing a welcoming, happy, safe, and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal and all achievements are celebrated. It's time to LEARN - LEAD - ACHIEVE!
	Jason Peer Assistant Principal jpeer@ccboe.com Mr. Peer will also be joining our Berry staff as an Assistant Principal. Prior to coming to Berry, Mr. Peer served for five years as the Assistant Principal at Eva Turner Elementary School. He began his career in Charles County Public Schools in 2007 as a school counselor at Dr. Mudd Elementary School. Mr. Peer is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a National Certified School Counselor (NCSC). He is a Steelers fan and lives locally with his wife and daughter.
	Derrick Thornton Assistant Principal dsthornton@ccboe.com Mr. Derrick Thornton will be serving as one of our Assistant Principals at Berry Elementary. He is a dedicated and experienced educator with 12 years of experience; three years in Pre-K and the last nine as a computer science teacher across the parking lot at Mattawoman. Mr. Thornton is a proud graduate of Florida A & M and a military brat, who considers Colorado home. He is a foodie who enjoys hiking, outdoor activities and traveling. Mr. Thornton is excited to serve the community that he has known for the last nine years in a new compacity.

LeighAnn McLaud
Principal
lmclaud@ccboe.com

Ms. McLaud returns to Berry as the Principal. This is her 23rd year in education and her 7th year in Administration. "It is my goal to cultivate a "community of care" where students, teachers/staff, families, and all stakeholders invest deeply into Berry Elementary and our great community. Through quality teaching and learning, students can safely develop into well-rounded, confident, and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential." Our school commits to providing a welcoming, happy, safe, and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal and all achievements are celebrated. It's time to LEARN - LEAD - ACHIEVE!

Jason Peer
Assistant Principal
jpeer@ccboe.com

Mr. Peer will also be joining our Berry staff as an Assistant Principal. Prior to coming to Berry, Mr. Peer served for five years as the Assistant Principal at Eva Turner Elementary School. He began his career in Charles County Public Schools in 2007 as a school counselor at Dr. Mudd Elementary School. Mr. Peer is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a National Certified School Counselor (NCSC). He is a Steelers fan and lives locally with his wife and daughter.

Derrick Thornton
Assistant Principal
dsthornton@ccboe.com

Mr. Derrick Thornton will be serving as one of our Assistant Principals at Berry Elementary. He is a dedicated and experienced educator with 12 years of experience; three years in Pre-K and the last nine as a computer science teacher across the parking lot at Mattawoman. Mr. Thornton is a proud graduate of Florida A & M and a military brat, who considers Colorado home. He is a foodie who enjoys hiking, outdoor activities and traveling. Mr. Thornton is excited to serve the community that he has known for the last nine years in a new compacity.