About Mrs. Romanowski

Mrs. Romanowski was born and raised in Allen Park, Michigan, a southeast suburb near Detroit.  She graduated in December 2000 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University.  Her career immediately began at a private school teaching third grade.  She worked there for seven years. During that time, she received her Master’s Degree in Teaching from Marygrove College.

Mrs. Romanowski moved to North Carolina in June 2008 when her husband Paul was transferred to Charlotte for work.  She began working for Union County Public Schools that fall.  During her time in Union County, she taught kindergarten, first, third and fourth at Waxhaw Elementary, and was assistant principal at Kensington Elementary. Mrs. Romanowski is in her second year as principal of Western Union Elementary. 

Mrs. Romanowski is currently working on her add-on license for administration from Wingate University. When she is not working, you will find her spending time with her family and her dog. She has two stepchildren, Matt and Ashley, and adopted a son.

Contact Mrs. Romanowski

• Email: kelly.romanowski@ucps.k12.nc.us

About Mrs. Marshall

I am a native of Marshville, NC. I attended New Salem Elementary for Kindergarten, but then moved and attended Marshville Elementary, East Union Middle, and Forest Hills High. I currently live in Monroe with my husband, TJ, and our three daughters, Aria, Chandler, & Scarlett. I enjoy going to the beach, reading, watching the Tar Heels, and spending time with friends and family.

Educational Philosophy

School had such a positive influence on my life, so I became an educator in hopes of doing the same for others. I am passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves. I believe that positive relationships, rigor, and high expectations allow students and teachers to optimize their potential and success for themselves, the school, and the community. 

Educational Background

For undergrad, I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Teaching Fellow. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Math, Science, and Technology. For graduate school, I received my Masters in Educational Leadership from High Point University as part of the High Point Leadership Academy (Principal Fellows).

Educational Work History

I taught at Rocky River Elementary in UCPS from 2014-2021 teaching 3rd and 5th grade. I also served as Lighthouse Coordinator for our Leader in Me Program and helped the school achieve Lighthouse Certification in 2019 and re-certification in 2021.

For the 2021-2022 school year, I completed my administrative internship at Forest Hills High School and served as the interim 6th-grade assistant principal for a short period of time at the Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle School.

Contact Mrs. Marshall

• Email: brittany.marshall@ucps.k12.nc.us

• Dr. Candice Boatright
• 704-296-3062, ext. 4073

• Principal: Kelly Romanowski
• Representative: Andrea Downs