Charles County Public Schools Superintendent Maria V. Navarro announced two administrative leadership changes for the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Robert Griffiths, currently principal of Theodore G. Davis Middle School, will become principal of St. Charles High School effective July 1. Tammika Little, currently principal of St. Charles High School, will become principal of Theodore G. Davis Middle School on the same date.
Griffiths has led Theodore G. Davis Middle School since 2020. Before that, he served three years as assistant principal at Westlake High School. He previously worked as assistant principal at St. Charles High School from 2014 through 2017 and played a role in opening the school. Earlier in his career, Griffiths taught mathematics at Westlake and Henry E. Lackey high schools.
Little has served as principal of St. Charles High School since 2022. She previously worked as assistant principal at Henry E. Lackey High School and at Benjamin Stoddert and John Hanson middle schools. In 2022, she was named Charles County Public Schools Assistant Principal of the Year. Before moving into administration, Little taught language arts at Mattawoman Middle School, English at North Point High School, and served as a gifted education resource teacher at General Smallwood Middle School, now known as Glymont Middle School.
The leadership swap affects two prominent schools in the Waldorf area of Charles County. St. Charles High School enrolls approximately 1,400 students in grades 9 through 12. Theodore G. Davis Middle School serves about 900 students in grades 6 through 8. Both schools are part of the growing southern portion of the Charles County Public Schools system, which educates more than 27,000 students across 39 schools.
Parents and staff at both schools received notification of the administrative changes. The moves represent a standard practice in many school systems to provide fresh leadership perspectives while retaining experienced administrators familiar with the district.
Charles County Public Schools has experienced steady enrollment growth in recent years, particularly in the Waldorf and La Plata areas. Administrative stability and internal promotions remain priorities as the district prepares for the 2026-2027 school year, which begins in late August 2026.
Superintendent Navarro has emphasized strong school leadership as a key factor in maintaining academic performance and supporting student success across Southern Maryland. Charles County consistently ranks among the top-performing school systems in the state on several metrics, including graduation rates and college readiness indicators.
The principal transition at St. Charles High School comes as the school continues to offer specialized programs, including career and technical education pathways and advanced placement courses. Theodore G. Davis Middle School focuses on preparing students for high school through strong academic foundations and extracurricular activities.
Both Griffiths and Little bring deep institutional knowledge to their new assignments. Griffiths’ prior experience at St. Charles High School, including helping to open the building, gives him immediate familiarity with staff, facilities, and community expectations. Little’s background across multiple middle and high schools positions her well to lead the middle school transition.
No additional personnel changes were announced in Thursday’s statement. The district typically releases a more comprehensive list of administrative and teaching assignments closer to the start of each school year.
These principal reassignments reflect ongoing efforts to match experienced leaders with schools where their skills can best support student achievement and staff development in a rapidly growing region of Southern Maryland.
