• Phone: 910-425-6163

• Email Ms. Rachel Andress

Greetings,

It brings me great pleasure to welcome you to William H. Owen Elementary School. I am honored to serve as the principal and instructional leader of the Roadrunner team. I believe that fostering a safe, caring, and rigorous learning environment is the key to academic and behavioral success for every scholar at William H. Owen Elementary. At W. H. Owen Elementary, our dedicated premier professionals and I are committed to excellence while ensuring that your scholars receive high quality instruction that will allow them to be productive 21st-century global leaders. I truly believe that it takes a village to raise a child and I look forward to collaborating with you to ensure our scholars are successful.

Again, welcome to William H. Owen Elementary, where we are committed to every child, every chance, every day. If there is anything I can do to support you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

• Phone: 910-425-6163

• Email Dr. LaAdah Demus

Dr. LaAdah Demus proudly serves as the Assistant Principal at William H. Owen Elementary School, where she is dedicated to ensuring student success through inclusive leadership and a commitment to academic excellence. With over a decade of experience in education, she has served in diverse roles across local and international settings, always with a focus on equity, innovation, and community engagement.

Dr. Demus believes in building strong relationships with students, staff, and families to create a supportive and high-achieving school culture. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes collaboration, data-driven practices, and continuous growth for both students and educators.

Guided by the school’s core belief—“Every child, every day, the Roadrunner way”—Dr. Demus works to ensure that every student receives the support and encouragement they need to thrive in a positive and engaging learning environment.