Waterloo Mission Statement
The Waterloo Elementary School community will ensure an exemplary learning and teaching environment where each student participates in a safe, respectful, and responsible manner.
Michelle Leader, Principal
Mrs. Leader received her Elementary Education degree from the University of Maryland at College Park and her Masters in Administration from Loyola College. Her entire educational career has been in Howard County. Mrs. Leader taught first, second and third grades before becoming an administrator. Mrs. Leader grew up in Howard County and has lived here since she was 9 years old. Mrs. Leader truly enjoys working with children and helping others.
Nigel LaRoche, Assistant Principal
Mr La Roche received his undergraduate degree from Wolverhapton Poytechnic, England and his graduate degree from The Johns Hopkins University, where he also received his Administration certification. Mr. La Roche taught at the Elementary level for 6 years in Howard County, before becoming a Resource Teacher with The Department of Special Education for 8 years. Mr. La Roche was most recently Waterloo's leadership Intern, before becoming Waterloo's Assistant Principal. Mr La Roche lives in Howard County. He enjoys helping students reach their full potential, as they grow into respectful and responsible individuals.
Introducing Jason Ortega, Leadership Intern
Mr. Ortega received his Elementary Education degree from The University of Maryland, College Park and his Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and School Administration from McDaniel College. He has spent his teaching career in Howard County both as a fifth grade teacher and as an alternative education coordinator. Mr. Ortega was born and raised in Howard County and is proud to continue to serve the local community. He is thrilled to work with the teachers and students at Waterloo Elementary to help continue an excellent tradition of teaching and learning.
| 
