Ms. Maria Wright

• Principal

Maria Nichols-Wright grew up in Mardela Springs and graduated from Mardela Middle and High School. For several years, Maria worked at the Wicomico County Board of Education as a secretary. After some time she returned to school, graduating as class valedictorian from Sojourner-Douglass College. Four years later, she earned her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Wilmington University. Ms. Wright has more than 29 years with Wicomico County Public Schools. She taught second and third grade at Pemberton Elementary School and served as the Assistant Principal at Charles H. Chipman and Prince Street elementary schools.

Additionally, she served for five years as Principal of the Wicomico Early Learning Center/Program Coordinator for the Wicomico County Judy Center Partnership Program, and three years as Principal at Westside Primary School. Ms. Wright enjoys singing, reading and traveling. She has three children and seven grandchildren. Ms. Wright believes all children can learn when provided an outstanding teacher and appropriate resources. She is excited to be part of the East Salisbury Elementary School family.

Ms. Laura Miles

• Assistant Principal

Ms. Miles is a proud product of Wicomico County Public Schools and is an alum of Parkside High School, home of the Rams. Her educational background is diverse, driven by a strong passion for social justice and educating today's youth. Ms. Miles earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Central University, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching from North Carolina A&T State University. Additionally, she achieved a Master of School Administration from North Carolina Central University, providing her with a unique perspective on leadership, community engagement, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Outside of her professional accomplishments, she finds immense joy in being a parent to her two wonderful daughters, Yurianna and Gabriella, who inspire her daily. She is a lover of all sports, but basketball is her favorite. She is overjoyed to be back home and is proud to be an East Salisbury Wildcat now.  She strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every scholar feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. She believes in the power of collaboration, effective communication, and building positive relationships among scholars, staff, families, and the broader community.   Ms. Miles looks forward to having a phenomenal school year.

Ms. Pamela Slade

• Dean Of Students

Pam Slade, a Wicomico County resident, graduated from Bennett High School. Then, she went to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to pursue her bachelor's in business administration and master's in teaching. Additionally, Pam was a computer teacher at Wicomico Middle School for seven years. She is excited to be the Dean of Students at East Salisbury School.