Demetrius Blue Named Principal
Principal Demetrius Blue was born and raised in the DMV. He graduated from Largo High School and later attended Bowie State University, where he studied Criminal Justice and Sociology. Despite earning an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, Demetrius discovered his passion for teaching and education. He began his career as a special education teacher, focusing on students with cognitive and physical disabilities. During this time, he learned the importance of consistency, diligence, and genuine praise.
After several years as a special education teacher, Demetrius transitioned to the Response to Intervention coordinator role, where he designed and implemented academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions. He also obtained his master’s degree in educational leadership and was part of the 2017 Master Teacher Cadre at American University.
Following his tenure as Response to Intervention coordinator, Demetrius worked as an instructional coach, supporting teachers in lesson planning, standard implementation, modeling, and feedback provision. Subsequently, he took on an Assistant Principal role at a DC Public Charter School, where he transformed the academic culture and built new systems to enhance student achievement. His efforts led to a 20% increase in student achievement.
After completing his first year as assistant principal, Demetrius was promoted to principal of the Tier 1 school. He has served in this role for the past two years. Demetrius is a dedicated servant leader and motivator, helping staff and students achieve personal and professional goals. His educational philosophy emphasizes the potential of all students to learn in a positive environment with consistent feedback and a committed team of educators.
