Ms. Carnella Williams is the principal at Central Elementary. She has an Education Specialist degree as well as a Master's degree in Education Administration from Lindenwood University. Carnella majored in Elementary Education at Illinois State University.  

She began her teaching career in the elementary grades in 2003, servicing students in St. Louis City.  Ms. Williams joined the Ferguson-Florissant district in 2008, where she worked as an English teacher and reading intervention specialist at Cross Keys Middle School until 2016.  Ms. Williams then transitioned into the Assistant Principal role, supporting Griffith Elementary and Robinwood Elementary schools.  

Ms. Williams loves students of all ages. "Each scholar comes in with something special that we will help them cultivate."

Julie Gagne serves as the Instructional Support Leader for Central Elementary School.  She has a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education from the University of Missouri, St. Louis.  Julie started her career as an elementary classroom teacher.  She then continued her education by receiving a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Missouri, St. Louis with a concentrations as a certified Reading Specialist.  Gagne then served in the role of Reading Specialist, Literacy Specialist, Instructional Coach, Staff Developer and her current position.  She is a fierce advocate for literacy and social justice.