Welcome to Hurt Park Elementary School and the 2023-2024 school year! I am looking forward to all I know we will accomplish this school year. 

My career in education began right here in Roanoke City at William Fleming High School where I completed my student teaching.  Since then I have served as a teacher at James Breckinridge Middle School and as Assistant Principal at Fallon Park Elementary School. I am proud to have served Roanoke City Public Schools for my entire career and am blessed to now be the Principal of Hurt Park!

I grew up and went to school in Cary, NC where my parents and brother still reside.  I graduated with my B.A. degree in History with minors in Political Science and Psychology from Virginia Tech.  I remained in Blacksburg and earned my M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction.  I received my Leadership Certificate from Lamar University.   When you get to know me you quickly learn that being a Virginia Tech Hokie is one of my greatest accomplishments and cheering on their athletic programs is one of my greatest joys.

Welcome to Hurt Park Elementary.  My name is Krista Cox, and I am honored to be a part of Hurt Park’s administrative team.  This is my 26^th year in education, with the last 10 years serving Roanoke City Public Schools.  I received my undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Radford University and my graduate degree from The University of Virginia in Administration and Supervision.

My decision to become an administrator came from my desire to make a positive impact on an entire school community.  As the Assistant Principal, I will work diligently with Ms. Allen and Mr. Artis, our faculty and staff, and the community to carry out the vision and mission of Hurt Park Elementary School.

I want to encourage all families to partner with us in educating and caring for our students.  Please remember that my door is always open.  I look forward to meeting all the wonderful students and families of the Hurt Park community as we start the school year. 

My name is Quiana Fields, and I am excited to be an Assistant Principal here at Hurt Park Elementary School. I am thrilled to be part of such a vibrant community dedicated to fostering student growth and learning.

My practice in urban education is guided through the lens of supporting the social and emotional learning of all students while fostering a sense of well-being and belonging during the school day. Prior to joining the phenomenal Administrative Team at Hurt Park, I was an E3+ Lead Teacher and taught Middle School English: Writing and Literature for fifteen years. I am a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, a mindfulness champion in the school district, and have served as a new teacher mentor. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Science in Literacy Education from Radford University, and I earned my administrative credentials through coursework at Radford University.

With 17 years of experience in education, I have a passion for supporting both students and teachers. I believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to succeed. As a licensed Literacy Specialist, I have a strong commitment to promoting literacy as a foundational skill for our students through Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction and the Science of Reading Research. I believe that literacy opens doors to endless opportunities and is essential for academic success.

I am eager to collaborate with all our students and families, and it is my hope to inspire a love for reading and writing for our #Husky community! Please feel free to reach out to me anytime—I’m here and happy to help!