About Us
Vanya W.H. Jackson
Vanya
Jackson
Principal
Vanya_Jackson@hcpss.org
Vanya Jackson began her professional journey in education at Whetstone Elementary School in Montgomery County Public Schools in 2003 as a 2nd grade teacher. In 2006, Mrs. Jackson joined the Howard County Public School System as a 1st grade teacher at Bryant Woods Elementary School. In 2010, Mrs. Jackson transferred to Cradlerock Elementary School, where she became an Instructional Team Leader and Teacher Development Liaison, teaching 4th grade and 3rd/4th grade Teacher of Record for Math and Reading. In 2015, Mrs. Jackson was promoted from classroom teacher to Assistant Principal of Laurel Woods Elementary School. In 2018, Mrs. Jackson was transferred to Longfellow Elementary School, serving as the assistant principal. In 2023, Mrs. Jackson was promoted from assistant principal to principal of Longfellow Elementary School. Mrs. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, North Carolina, as well as a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction, along with a certification in Administration. She lives by the infamous quote, "What is done in love is done well."
Cherilyn T. Brown
School Overview
Our Mission
To cultivate a community of learners where diversity is valued, equity is emphasized and every student, regardless of background or circumstances, has access to a high-quality education within a safe and nurturing environment.
Longfellow Pledge
Today at Longfellow, I promise that I will strive to be:
- Safe
- Responsible
- Respectful
This will help me, my class, and my school be the best that we can be!
Mascot: Soaring Eagle
Green School:
As a Maryland Green School, Longfellow provides a comprehensive & integrated approach to authentic learning that uses the environment as a context for teaching and learning. Learn More...
College and Career Advantage
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) partners with families and the community to ensure that all students develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the 21st century. The school system’s mission states that HCPSS expects each student to graduate ready “to participate responsibly in a diverse and changing world.” Although there is no single pathway to college and careers, achieving these readiness indicators as students progress from prekindergarten through grade 12 gives students the college and career advantage.
At Longfellow Elementary we believe in collaborative partnerships between, our school, parents and our community to build a strong foundation for each student to be on the path toward the College and Career Advantage. Each document below has more detailed information about College and Career Advantage:
LEED Certification
Longfellow Elementary School was given a LEED certified Silver Status in 2016.
LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. Longfellow Elementary School is among a small percentage of Howard County and Maryland schools to have earned LEED certification, which recognizes a commitment to environmental sustainability.