Ms. Gilliam

Ms. Gilliam is entering her 7th year at Riverside, with 16 years in Education. She previously taught Specials, Intervention, and 4th - 8th grade Science as well as Math and Science to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students while being the Principal here at Riverside. As of the 2020 -2021 School Year she is our Principal. Ms. Gilliam previously taught in Niles and Benton Harbor. She has her Master’s degree in K-12 Principal from Western Michigan University and her Bachelor’s degree also from WMU in Elementary Education with a minor in math, science and creative arts. She is certified K-5 all subjects, K-8 self-contained, 6-8 Science, and project based learning certified. 

email: joann.gilliam@riversidehagar.org