Mangum Elementary

FRONT OFFICE

Gwen Dorman - Principal

My name is Gwen Dorman and I’m proud to be serving as your principal. I have lived and worked in North Durham since 2004, after moving from Northern Virginia, where I began my teaching career in kindergarten and first grade. While at Holt Elementary, I taught all grades, including technology, before transitioning to Easley as their instructional facilitator. I joined the Mangum family in 2014 as our assistant principal, then principal in 2018. 

Outside of school, I am also the proud mother of Scarlett and Lizzy, who attends Durham School of the Arts. My husband, Alan, and I enjoy traveling and home improvement projects. If this isn't enough to keep me busy, I enjoy time with my three dogs.

I earned my bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and my Masters in Elementary Education from University of Mary Washington. After complete my national board certification, I am very proud to say that I earned my Masters in School Administration from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Go Tar Heels!

My vision for Mangum is to continue focusing on growing the “whole child”, where academic success is just one step that guides our students to becoming who they are meant to be. Mangum focuses on a family atmosphere that gives children an education through engaged teachers, thriving art programs, peer engagement, health awareness and parent inclusion. I encourage anyone to come see the great things that are happening here at Mangum.

Matthew Jones - Assistant Principal

Hello My name is Matt Jones, and I am the AP at Mangum. This will be my fifth year in Durham Public Schools. I spent two years at George Watts Montessori Elementary School as the schools Data Manager and Administrative Assistant. . Before moving to North Carolina, I graduated from Waynesburg University with a degree in communications. I have a Masters of Library Science with a focus in being a Media Coordinator North Carolina Central University. I bring my love for reading and my passion for media and technology to make sure your children get everything they can when they visit the media center. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, exercising, and spending time with my wife and my dog Marley.

Sherry Bradford - Lead Secretary/Bookkeeper

I’ve been an employee with DPS for over three decades now. I am happy to begin my 5th year with Mangum Elementary as Secretary and Treasurer.

I grew up in Northern Durham and I will be married to my husband, Russell going on forty years.  He too, is an employee of DPS.  We have one lovely adult daughter, April, the light of our lives!

When not at work, I enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, listening to the birds, watching the wildlife, and relaxing from my back deck.  I enjoy caring for my horse, Lollie.  She is a chestnut Arabian and full of love and life! My husband and I enjoy our yearly winter vacation to sunny Florida.

I look forward to many more years here with the Mangum Family and Community.

Jennifer Terry - Data Manager

Hello! My name is Jennifer Terry. I graduated from NC State with a BS in Botany (chemistry of plants) 27 years ago. I worked for several years in RTP until becoming a stay home parent. I just recently re-entered the work force. Now a mom of two teenagers, when an employment opportunity opened at my children’s former elementary school, I jumped at the chance. My family has lived in Bahama for over 100 years!  So, Mangum has always held a VERY special place in my family!   In fact, my father-in-law Ike Terry went to Mangum when the school held ALL grades (elementary through high school) over 85 years ago.

I love all plants, animals (yes, even snakes) and spending time with my family. I’m so excited to excellently fulfill the Data Manager position within Mangum Elementary!