Cormic M. Priester

Mom to Dillon(14) & Devaughn(30). Widow to Chris.Believes children are gifts to the world. Proud product of BCPS & 33311. Principal of Rock Island Elementary.

[Rock Island Elementary School @RockIslandElem]

The TJ Reddick Bar Association, Prologis and the Christopher Hixon Foundation gave away backpacks at The Rock today. A huge thank you is due to our sponsors! @chrishixon14 @TJReddickBar @Prologis

[Rock Island Elementary School @RockIslandElem]

The Commissioner of Education for the State of Florida and our Remarkable Superintendent honored The Rock with a visit today. What a distinguished honor! As 2025-2026 unfolds, we are filled with hope and ready for this school year.

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

We are proud of such a great accomplishment. This is a sixteen year journey for our school to return back to an 'A' rating. Happy Sweet Sixteen Rock Island. @AP_StephBallard

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

The Arts are so important. Mr Harden, our Remarkable Music Teacher keeps our scholars engaged and happy. These first grade scholars already know how to read and play music. It’s amazing! @RockIsland_AP @DrDAugustin @BcpsCentral_

[Stephanie Ballard @AP_StephBallard]

Day 2 of the Leadership Team Institute…action plan completed and ready to be implemented.

[Stephanie Ballard @AP_StephBallard]

Day 1 of the Learning Forward Leadership Team Institute was impactful. We reflected deeply on our current practices as a leadership team, reaffirmed effective strategies and planned for next steps.

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

Our scholars continue to “Fall” in love with interactive bulletin boards. Mornings are filled with rich conversation and learning opportunities. @RockIsland_AP @RIERockets @BcpsCentral_

[Antonio Burgess,Ed.S @ABurgessEdu]

@5000RoleBCPS Trunk a Treat at @RockIslandElem was a success. Everyone wanted to take a pic with Teen Wolf the 5000 Role Model. @PrincipalRIE @RockIsland_AP @BcpsCentral_

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

A new tradition began @RockIslandElem today.Our scholars were on full showcase as they marched in the parade. Each chose a vocabulary word to represent their costume.This evening we will host our annual Title I Literacy Night and “Trunk or Treat”event! @DrDAugustin @BcpsCentral_

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

The moment you step on our campus you feel the love. Caring adults matter. Every one counts.

[Rock Island Elementary School @RockIslandElem]

Carloop vibes! Happy Friday everyone!

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

We have the best facilities crew. ❤️Their dedication is authentic and heartfelt.

[Rock Island Elementary School @RockIslandElem]

To the crew that keeps our campus beautiful for our scholars, teachers and staff, we’d like to say thank you! Happy National Custodian Day!

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

Our annual staff photo is always special to me. This is the sixth year of our tradition. Our RIE family is truly “Remarkable”.

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

This smile made my day. I love greeting our scholars as they begin their school day. It’s an honor to greet them at the entrance to the school door. Our scholars are amazing. #Year7 #RIE @RockIsland_AP @RockIslandElem @DrDAugustin

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

This week, we celebrated “Peace”. Action 4 Peace @RIERockets was great. I’m thankful for an amazing team of educators that support our scholars. @RockIsland_AP @DrDAugustin

[Rock Island Elementary School @RockIslandElem]

There was a change of scenery for our 5th grade scholars today. Our scholars worked in collaboration in our cafe’ to indulge in a full course review for ELA and STEM. We’re calling it a Cafe’ Collab. @PrincipalRIE @RockIsland_AP @BcpsCentral_

[Rock Island Elementary School @RockIslandElem]

Our Silent Peace Walk is a huge hit!

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

@MrsEdwards2213 @RockIslandElem @RockIsland_AP They are an amazing team!

[Rock Island Elementary School @RockIslandElem]

Open House was a huge success! Thank you, Rockets, for a successful evening. 🚀 🚀🚀

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

Teaching is all about joy! Children bring joy. Teachers bring joy. Fun Friday, brings great joy. Thank you @whittaker_life for bringing your joy to our scholars every single day. I believe that 2023 will be greater than great.

[Teaching in High Heels @whittaker_life]

What an amazing week! Today was “Fun Friday” we had lunch, did some collaborations with a STEM activity, shopped at the class store and made friendship bracelets. Ended our 1st week joyful!

[Cormic M. Priester @PrincipalRIE]

@whittaker_life I could feel the joy!