Witchcraft Heights Elementary School

Dear Witchcraft Heights Elementary Community, I am honored by the opportunity to step into the role as the Interim Assistant Principal at WHES. I share Principal Carmona’s dedication to building a school culture of curious, independent, and passionate learners. Together, we will build a community that supports members’' ability to take chances and grow into their abilities and beyond. I believe that we can make Witchcraft a “magical” place of learning!

It is with great joy and excitement to officially introduce you to Mrs. Nicole Mateo as Witchcraft Heights new interim Assistant Principal. Mrs. Mateo brings decades of school and leadership experience in the Salem Public Schools. She has been a first grade teacher at WHES for the past 7 years and a dual-language kindergarten teacher in the beginning of her career. She is excited to connect with our WHES community in the coming days and weeks, and is looking forward to working on our mission and vision for all students.

I am honored and excited to join the WHES Family as your new principal. Being part of this community over the past three years has shown me what a truly “magical” place this is. The joy and love for all students is due to every single person who crosses our threshold each day-from parents to teachers, custodians, and students. I am personally challenged, inspired, and motivated to build our school community by growing every child, every day, based on their unique learning profiles.