Administration

Dr. Aimeé Cepeda-Principal

DR. Aimee Cepeda

A native of Puerto Rico, Dr. Cepeda has been a change agent in the District of Columbia since 2010. She began her tenure with DCPS as a Special Education Coordinator at Mamie D. Lee School, after teaching Algebra, Geometry, and Spanish as a Special Educator for Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland from 2003 - 2010. Dr. Cepeda served as Assistant Principal for Mamie D. Lee and Sharpe Health Schools during the 2011-2012 school year. She was appointed Principal of Mamie D. Lee School in 2012.

Dr. Cepeda is the founding Principal of River Terrace Education Campus. Her courageous advocacy for students with low incidence disabilities has persuaded DCPS to improve instructional services and interventions for ALL students after presenting results of action research conducted at MDL and RTEC schools.

Dr. Cepeda holds a Doctor of Education on Educational Leadership and Policy from Howard University, a Master of Science on Special Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Science on Computer Information Systems from Strayer University. Additionally, she is enrolled to begin a Certificate in School Management and Leadership, a joint program of Harvard.

Dr. Terence Johnson-
Assistant Principal

My name is Dr. Terence Johnson, and I am the Assistant Principal of River Terrace. As a teacher, I have been part of the RTEC family for the last three years, and I am looking forward to supporting you as the Assistant Principal for the 2021-2022 school year. I have been working in the field of Special Education for 13 years.

I bring experience from the DeKalb County Schools in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. During my tenure with the DeKalb County Public Schools, I served as a Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, Exceptional Student Education Department Chair, Inclusion Special Education Teacher, and Special Olympics Coach. My passion for students with disabilities derived from taking care of a niece with a low incidence disability.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Florida A&M University, a master’s in Special Education from Grand Canyon University, a specialist in Educational Leadership from Columbus State University, and a doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership from Franklin University.

Rebekah Jackson-Instructional Coach – Math

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Hello and welcome to RTEC! My name is Rebekah B. Jackson and I will be your Math Instructional Coach for the 2018/19 school year. During the 10 years I've been a special educator, I have learned that ALL students are endowed with a power to think, to dream, and to do. The young men and women in whom this power is developed later become the men and women who bear responsibilities, who are leaders in enterprise, and who influence society.

It is the purpose of true education to develop this power, to empower ALL youth to be thinkers, dreamers, and doers. During my 2 years here at RTEC, I have been so impressed as I watched faculty and staff work feverishly to empower OUR students to think, dream, and do! Just like everyone at River Terrace, I wear many hats including PLC Facilitator, Healthy Choices Coordinator, and RTEC Leadership Team Member. I look forward to a wonderful school year with YOU this year!

Ms. Cynthia Privott- NAF Academy Manager 

Ms. Privott is happy to be the newest member of the National Academy Foundation (NAF) Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) at River Terrace Education Campus. As the Manager of NAF Academy, Ms. Privott brings her passion for Special Education, her infectious energy, and enthusiasm. She began her tenure at DCPS as the Special Education Coordinator in 2020 at Smothers Elementary School, after serving as a Special Education Chair. Resource Teacher, Para Educator, and Long-Term Substitute Teacher in Prince George's County Public Schools since 2012.

Ms. Privott holds a Master's in Special Education from Grand Canyon University and Bachelor's in Business Management from Monroe College in Bronx, New York. A career changer, Ms. Privott worked for Discovery Communications, Montefiore Medical Center, People Magazine, and The New York Stock Exchange, to name a few; prior to entering education.

It is this business savvy, and dedicated advocacy to students with disabilities that fuels her passion and determination to make RTEC NAF AHOT a NAF model for serving students with Intellectual Disabilities. 

Carl McFadgion-Director of Strategy & Logistics

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Welcome RTEC students, parents, and guardians!!! I am Carl McFadgion, the Director of Strategy & Logistics.  In short, I help to make sure the operations of the building run smoothly and help to ensure our finances for the Campus are managed well for our students, parents, and staff.  

I was born in Brooklyn, NY, raised on Long Island, and have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard University (DC) in Communications.My experience and background is in construction, property management, maintenance, finance, and administrative leadership.  

My goal is the make RTEC a special and loving place for your scholars and you, as soon as you drive into our parking lot from the presence of a clean Campus, friendly smiles, loving hugs, or just an ear to listen and hear what’s on your heart.







 

 

 

 


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