Ms. Clomax is a product of Prince George’s County Public Schools K-12. She received her bachelor’s degree in School and Community Health from Towson State University, and her masters’ degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Science from Loyola University. She later attended Trinity University to complete her course work for certification in Administration and Supervision. Ms. Clomax has been an educator for thirty-three years. During this time she has served as a classroom teacher, department chair person, Athletic Director, basketball coach, Summer Enrichment Program Coordinator and developer, co-sponsored and established a student organization –S.T.A.R.S.H.I.P. (Students Taking action to Resolve and Stop and homelessness in Prince George’s County), served on a curriculum writing team, Magnet Program Coordinator, Challenge Program Coordinator, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Grade Level Administrator, Assistant Principal and Principal.
Ms. Clomax’s interest in education began long before entering college. She began tutoring at the age of 14 while being employed by Prince Georges’ County Summer Youth Program. She began her professional career at Lord Baltimore Academy/Isaac Gourdine Middle School in 1990. During her tenure there she taught Health, Science, and Physical Education. She also served as department chairperson. Ms. Clomax later received promotions that included Magnet Coordinator, Challenge Coordinator, and International Baccalaureate Coordinator. She also served as an Administrator.
In 2008 Ms. Clomax became the Assistant Principal of Turning Point Academy and was selected as Principal in 2012. She served as the Principal of Turning Point Academy/Middleton Valley Academy until June 30th, 2021, when the school officially closed. In August 2021 Ms. Clomax was assigned as a Principal on Assignment Area 2 MS-K8, where she served as Principal on Assignment for Hyattsville Middle School at the Thomas Stone Elementary School location.
Ms. Clomax’s philosophy is that -Education has evolved into a complex process over the last three decades. The concern for school improvement continues to focus on educational change that promotes enhanced student outcomes. In order for all students to maximize their academic, social and emotional growth, the affective and cognitive domains must be addressed. All stakeholders in education must work together to achieve the maximum growth possible.
The key to success in education in our changing society lies within the flexibility of schools to remain fluid, equitable, and meet the holistic and social emotional educational needs of the student. Our challenge is to inspire, nourish and mentor teachers so that they may have all the necessary resources, knowledge, motivation and will to pave the way for students to establish goals, find their unique purpose and achieve success, so that “No Child Will Ever Be Left Behind”.
