Principal's Corner

I am honored to introduce myself as the new principal of Tarawa Terrace School. I am very happy to be joining a supportive community dedicated to nurturing the educational growth and well-being of our students.

With a passion for education and many years of experience in various educational and administrative roles, I am committed to fostering an environment where every child feels valued, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential. I believe that collaboration between educators, parents, and the community is key to creating a nurturing and dynamic learning atmosphere.

My primary goal is to build upon the strong foundation already established at Tarawa Terrace School. I look forward to working closely with our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and talented students to continue our tradition of academic excellence and personal growth.

Thank you for welcoming me into the Tarawa Terrace family. Students are at the heart of what we do, and we will continue to build strong partnerships in order to support DoDEA’s mission: To Educate, Engage and Empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world.

School News

Published on April 10, 2026
During March, Tarawa Terrace Elementary School celebrated National Reading Month with a variety of engaging, schoolwide activities designed to inspire a love of reading. Led by information specialist Mrs. Amy Richards, events included guest readers, buddy reading, family reading night, creative literacy challenges, and a schoolwide Drop Everything and Read. Her dedication and organization helped strengthen the school’s reading culture and made literacy fun and meaningful for students, staff, and families.
Published on April 9, 2026
DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the organization and highlights the vital mission of serving more than 66,000 military‑connected students and their families.
DoDEA's official photo of Ms. Whitney Stephens.

Dr. Whitney Stephens

84 Iwo Jima Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
United States

910-939-7350
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