Ms. Heather Cherry, Assistant Principal

Ms. Heather Cherry is a proud graduate of Wicomico County Public Schools. She attended Glen Avenue Elementary and Wicomico Middle, and graduated from Parkside High in 2004. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2008 and a second degree in Elementary Education with a minor in History in 2012, both from Salisbury University. In 2016, she completed a master’s degree in Reading Instruction, and in 2020, she earned her Administration Certification from Wilmington University.

Ms. Cherry began her teaching career at Beaver Run Elementary , where she taught first grade for three years. She then became a Reading Intervention teacher at Pinehurst Elementary and later returned to the classroom to teach 2nd through 4th grade. She proudly served the Pinehurst community for seven years before transitioning to Prince Street Elementary, where she taught special education.

In 2023, Ms. Cherry was appointed Assistant Principal at Westside Intermediate School, where she served for two years. During her time there, she focused on building strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families to support a collaborative and welcoming school environment.

Ms. Cherry is excited to begin her new role as Assistant Principal at East Salisbury Elementary School. She is passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments, supporting student success, and continuing to build meaningful relationships within the school community.