DoDEA Family Portal

The DoDEA Student Information System (DSIS) Family Portal will be unavailable from Wednesday, June 25 at 2:00 pm ET until Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 pm ET. Parents and students will not be able to access the system or register students during this time. Registration will resume when the system is reopened on July 10.

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 July 9, 2025
The DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District has achieved a remarkable score of 353 on the Cognia Index of Education Quality (IEQ), surpassing the network average of 296, as noted in the May 21, 2025, Accreditation Engagement Review. This recognition from Cognia, a globally respected nonprofit that accredits schools for their commitment to high standards in teaching, learning, and leadership, underscores the district’s dedication to military-connected students. Excelling on Cognia’s 4-point scale with scores of 3.5 in Culture of Learning, 3.4 in Leadership for Learning, 3.3 in Engagement of Learning, and 3.3 in Growth in Learning—well above network averages—the district fosters a supportive environment with strong teacher-student relationships, innovative technology like a 1:1 Chromebook ratio, and programs such as Focused Collaboration and STEAM activities. Ranked as the top U.S. school system for 4th and 8th graders in the 2024 NAEP, DoDEA’s global curriculum and tailored support make it a standout choice for military families, a commitment echoed by Superintendent Ryan Smith as the district plans to share findings and drive further improvements.
Published on May 8, 2025
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) celebrated the creativity of military-connected students in its 13th annual art competition for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools worldwide.
Published on February 24, 2025
The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Course is a college and career readiness course designed to build students’ confidence in their academic habits.
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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