Your child’s teachers and administrative team is committed to supporting your Bulldog(s) in reaching their full academic potential and social-emotional well-being every day. Please reach out to your administrative team and our teachers at any time! Additionally, we have many additional staff members who provide direct support to our students and families. We want to make sure you know who these staff members are and their roles here at Cradlerock. Please meet our 2025-2026 Family Support Team below
Black Student Achievement Liaison: CJ Ridgley
Mrs. Ridgley guides our Black students to develop education, career, and personal/social competencies. The ultimate goal of the HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program is to help Black students excel as leaders, conquer the challenges of the 21st century, and become college and career ready upon high school graduation. Reach M by email: CJ_Ridgely@hcpss.org
Community Schools Site Coordinator: Stephanie Dobbs
Ms. Dobbs, also know as The Sunshine Lady, works to establish partnerships between CRES, our families, and our community that promote student achievement, positive learning conditions, and the well-being of our students. Ms. Dobbs can be reached by email at stephanie_dobbs@hcpss.org
Family and Community Engagement Contact: Kathleen Miller
Mrs. Miller communicates school-based family engagement opportunities and provides resources to families around academics, social-emotional learning, and other outside agencies. Ms. Miller is a part-time employee even though it feels like she is here with us fulltime. You can reach Mrs. Miller at Kathleen_Miller1@hcpss.org
Hispanic Achievement Liaison: Elizabeth Burns
Mrs. Burns serves as an essential link between students, families, staff, and the broader community here at Cradlerock and at Lake Elkhorn Middle School. Mrs. Burns plays a critical role in accelerating academic achievement and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all Hispanic/Latino students. Mrs. Burns can be reached at elizabeth_burns@hcpss.org.
Pupil Personnel Worker: Kevin Lee
Mr. Lee works with school staff, students, parents, and community members in the identification and prevention of problems that adversely impact educational successes. Some of my areas of focus are assisting families experiencing homelessness, difficulties with regular student attendance, and accessing life necessities. Families can reach Mr. Lee by email at kevin_lee@hcpss.org
School Counselors: MC Weaver & Ethan Nikiel
Mrs. Weaver & Mr. Nikiel are here to help all students learn new strategies and skills to manage emotions, build relationships, and succeed in school. They provide monthly lessons in the classroom focusing on academic, career, and personal/social objectives. She also offers small group counseling and individual counseling for students throughout the day. Families can reach Mrs. (Weaver) Arnold at MC_Arnold@hcpss.org & Mr. Nikiel at Ethan_Nikiel@hcpss.org.