Garrett Heights Elementary / Middle School

Principal Keisha Matthews-Traynham started her career as a middle school science and mathematics teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools. Over her 23-year career she has served as both a school-based and district academic coach, the science/STEM coordinator for Baltimore City Public Schools, the curriculum coordinator for the Maryland State Department of Education for the division of College and Career Readiness and, prior to coming to GHEMS, was Director of School Support for the Achievement Network where she supported and coached several schools in Baltimore City.

As your principal, my vision for GHEMS is to provide students with an educational experience that inspires and motivates them to be lifelong learners and caring contributors to the world around them. Our goal is to provide a phenomenal, nurturing environment that meets the individual needs of each student. I am excited to work with GHEMS families, teachers, support staff, community members, and administration to help provide an excellent, safe educational experience for our students. By working together in a cooperative spirit, we expect to achieve wonderful things for our students this school year.”