LA PLATA, Md. — Charles County Public Schools announced the appointment of LaZedrick Jemison, Ed.D., as principal of Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School and Linda Stocks as supervising pupil personnel worker, effective July 1, 2025. The Board of Education of Charles County approved both appointments during its June 23, 2025, work session.
Jemison replaces Kevin Jackson Sr., who will retire as principal of Jenifer Elementary on June 30, 2025. Jemison joins Charles County Public Schools from Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, where he has served as an elementary school principal since 2023. Stocks, a longtime Charles County Public Schools pupil personnel worker and administrator, succeeds Garcia Dixon as supervising pupil personnel worker. Dixon is also set to retire on June 30, 2025.
Jemison brings extensive experience in educational leadership to his new role. Before his tenure in Fairfax County, he held multiple administrative positions with Denver Public Schools in Colorado, including interim principal, principal resident, assistant principal, and dean. He also served as an assistant principal with Aurora Public Schools in Colorado for two years. Jemison has worked in Title I elementary schools serving high populations of students from low-income families, equipping him with expertise in addressing diverse student needs.
Stocks has served Charles County Public Schools in various capacities, most recently as a pupil personnel worker at Theodore G. Davis Middle School. Her new role as supervising pupil personnel worker involves overseeing student support services across the school system, including attendance, counseling, and behavioral interventions. Stocks’ extensive experience within Charles County Public Schools positions her to lead these critical services effectively.
The appointments reflect Charles County Public Schools’ commitment to maintaining strong leadership as it prepares for the 2025-26 school year. Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School, located in Waldorf, serves prekindergarten through fifth-grade students. The supervising pupil personnel worker role supports the entire school system, which includes 22 elementary schools, eight middle schools, seven high schools, and several specialized centers in Charles County.
Jemison’s background in Title I schools and administrative roles across multiple school districts highlights his ability to manage diverse educational environments. His experience in Fairfax County, one of the largest school districts in the United States, involved overseeing daily operations, curriculum implementation, and staff development at the elementary level. In Denver and Aurora, Jemison focused on improving student outcomes through data-driven instruction and community engagement, skills he is expected to bring to Jenifer Elementary.
Stocks’ transition to supervising pupil personnel worker builds on her deep knowledge of Charles County’s student support systems. As a pupil personnel worker, she collaborated with educators, families, and community agencies to address barriers to student success. Her new role will coordinate these efforts systemwide, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in supporting students’ academic and social-emotional needs.
The Charles County Board of Education’s approval process for administrative appointments includes a thorough review of candidates’ qualifications and alignment with the district’s goals. Jemison and Stocks were selected for their proven leadership and dedication to student achievement. The board’s decisions were finalized during a work session, a public meeting where personnel actions are routinely addressed.
Retiring principal Kevin Jackson Sr. led Jenifer Elementary with a focus on academic growth and school community engagement. Garcia Dixon, the outgoing supervising pupil personnel worker, contributed to the district’s student support framework over many years. Their retirements mark the end of significant tenures within Charles County Public Schools.
Residents can find updates on additional administrative appointments and other district news at Charles County Public Schools’ website. The website provides detailed information on school leadership, policies, and programs, ensuring transparency with the community.
