Meet our Principal, Edie Jarrell

Edie Jarrell joined the Wards Creek family in January 2012 after serving as the Assistant Principal at Cunningham Creek for three years. Before moving to St. Johns County, Edie enjoyed 27 years of service as a Teacher, Media Specialist, Administrative Instructional Support, and Assistant Principal. Edie earned her Bachelors of Arts in Education, with a focus on Exceptional Education from the University of North Florida in 1981. In 1989, Edie was awarded her Masters in Educational Leadership from UNF. In 1998, Edie completed her Masters in Information Studies and Library Science from Florida State University. Edie’s love for children and her passion for education continue to kindle her desire to make a positive impact on our community and students.

Meet our Assistant Principal, Marci Knight

Marcela Knight graduated from Flagler College in 2004 with a BA in Elementary Ed and Exceptional Student Education with an ESOL endorsement. She later earned her graduate certificate from University of South Florida in Gifted Education. In 2008 she earned her MS. Ed. in Educational Leadership from Walden University. She taught 4th and 5th grades for 6 years prior to becoming Assistant Principal at Wards Creek in 2010. In addition to her educational career, she takes pride in being a wife and the mother of three children.