Ms. Victoria Carlson is starting her third year as Assistant Principal at Hazelwood Central Middle School. She brings over 12 years of education experience to the position, including roles as a classroom teacher and administrative intern at Hazelwood School District and St. Louis Public Schools. 

Ms. Carlson received her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University, majoring in secondary English education with a concentration in urban education. She received her master’s degree in education administration from Saint Louis University and is currently studying for her doctorate from Maryville University. 

Ms. Carlson is a fierce advocate for equity and inclusion, specifically in the school setting. She has worked diligently to become a trauma-informed educator, receiving several certificates for her work and training. Ms. Carlson has also received certificates in the areas of restorative practices and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Committed to the success of the whole child, Ms. Carlson seeks to provide an equitable school environment for all.

I received my Bachelors degree from Harris Stowe State College, Masters degrees from the University of Phoenix and Lindenwood University, and my Education Specialist Degree. I currently hold multiple teaching certifications/endorsements in the State of Missouri, Georgia and Illinois.

Prior to being in the role of Assistant Principal, I spent 21 years as an Educator providing teaching and learning experiences to middle school scholars up to teaching aspiring teachers at Harris Stowe State University College of Education. 

Throughout my career, my main focus has been centered on being accountable to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure that I provide the best educational experience and support to the youth entrusted to me. When I first started teaching, all I knew was that I had to be the “best” teacher I could be and that my failure would not only be my failure. 

So, throughout my career, I have demonstrated my commitment to being the best teacher I could be by providing engaging learning experiences for students and staff and just by being the teacher I would like for my son to have. 

In my personal time, I enjoy spending time and creating memories with my son Mekhi, mom, dad, family, socializing with friends, being active in the community, and event planning with my nonprofit organization Bridge the Gap314, and watching the news!

It is with pure joy that I am starting my twenty-sixth year in Education. This is my fifth year serving in Hazelwood as the Dean of Students. Prior to this position, I was a Math Teacher in the Ferguson-Florissant School District for twenty-one years.

I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in Middle School Mathematics Education. I then received my Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University.

I absolutely love my job. Getting to work with our students each day is so fun and rewarding. I firmly believe that all our students can learn and achieve at high levels and I am here to support them in any way I can. It truly takes a village and I am so happy to work with the community we have here at Central Middle to help our students on their path to reaching their full potential.