admin team
Nakia Barker
Assistant Principal
barken@nv.ccsd.net
Katja Hermes
Assistant Principal
hermek@nv.ccsd.net
Jackie Carducci
Principal
cardujl@nv.ccsd.net
Hello Dolphins! Serving as the Greenspun Junior High School principal is a privilege that I value immensely. I came from the hills of West Virginia as a high school English teacher to continue my career in sunny Las Vegas. I earned my bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism at Bethany College in WV and my Masters in Educational Leadership through UNLV and Nova University. One of the most exciting moments in my educational journey was opening Green Valley High School as an English instructor, its inaugural year in 1991. During my 23 year stay there as a teacher, dean, and assistant principal, I became invested in the Green Valley community. When I was given the opportunity to serve as the Greenspun principal, I was honored and excited to continue my journey in the same community, only this time with younger children. My priority is to continually collaborate with our amazing staff to foster a safe and welcoming environment as we provide our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible, productive citizens. I invite all of our family and community members to join us as we teach our children they are valued, and we continually remind them to reach for the stars so their hopes and dreams can become reality.
Nakia Barker
Assistant Principal
barken@nv.ccsd.net
It is an honor to serve as the assistant principal at Greenspun Junior High School. I am a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, who received public education in the Clark County School District. I attended Grambling State University, earning a degree in Secondary Mathematics Education, and continued my learning at the University of Las Vegas-Nevada, receiving a Master's in Educational Leadership. As an urban and transformational leader with 20 years of experience in education, I know the importance of good teaching and outstanding leadership that galvanizes the school community to support student learning. I believe that all students can and will exceed our district’s initiatives when given the right resources, systems, and tools. I am invested, committed, and connected to ensure all students have equal access to education that supports and promotes their college and career pathways. Let’s have an enjoyable, unforgettable, and memorable school year. I can’t wait to see you around the school campus. Go, Dolphin Nation!
Katja Hermes
Assistant Principal
hermek@nv.ccsd.net
Greetings Greenspun community. I am excited to be a part of all of the learning, athletics, and activities that are unique to this school. In addition to making Las Vegas my home for 23 years, I have also lived in Arizona, Texas, Colorado, and Germany. On weekends you can find me enjoying the outdoors on my paddleboard or in my kayak. Volunteering in the community with a therapy dog through Michael’s Angel Paws and cleaning trails through Friends of Nevada Wilderness is also an important part of my freetime. My teaching background includes special education, post-high school transition, student centered self determination, and inclusion. Drawing from experience I have gained working at the elementary, middle, and high school level, I understand all of the complexities of the educational process. I am passionate about working with students to be successful in all aspects of their lives. My hope this year is to share a fabulous journey together with the teachers, students, and families at Greenspun and alway keep moving forward.