Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
It is an honor to introduce myself as the new principal of Eagle Creek Elementary School and to join this extraordinary school community. I hope that this message finds you enjoying the rejuvenating days of summer and that you and your children are looking forward to beginning a wonderful school year together in August. I am grateful that I was chosen to lead such an amazing school and school community. I have heard nothing but positive things about the students, teachers and parent community. In my first couple of days on the job I have met several teachers, office staff and PTA members and they all have been welcoming and enthusiastic about the school and upcoming school year and have already made me feel like I am part of the Panther Family.
I can assure you that I share in this school community’s commitment to caring for your children each and every day while providing them a high-quality learning environment. The 2024-2025 school year will mark my 27th year in education. I spent all of my educational career in Orange County Public Schools and have had the opportunity to served as a 4th, 5th, and KG-5 Science Lab teacher. Additionally, I worked as an Instructional Coach, interim principal at Sunrise Elementary, an assistant principal at Ocoee Elementary, Whispering Oak Elementary, and this past year I was the Assistant Principal of Audubon Park School K8.
Although I have always felt at home in the classroom, the elementary principalship provides me the chance to work collaboratively with teachers, while also remaining connected to young students learning and growing in the classroom. I firmly believe that every child can excel and that the partnership between home and school builds confidence in students.
I am thrilled about this school year and look forward to working with the faculty and Assistant Principal Michael Byrne to ensure that the students of Eagle Creek Elementary have a school year filled with quality instruction and fun. Please get involved with our school PTA to guarantee that your voices are heard and know that my door is always open.
Thank you,
Dr. Machael Dawkins
School Hours (Summer)
Monday-Thursday
7:00 am to 5:30 pm