Shannon Black is the Principal of Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School. She has previously served as an elementary and intermediate school teacher, school counselor, and assistant principal in Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas. 

Mrs. Black believes in enjoying life by being of service to others. Mrs. Black is married to Jason Black, who also serves in the Conway School District. They are the proud parents of Ella, Brylee, and Carson. She enjoys reading, traveling, watching her kids play sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Jasper Johnson is the Assistant Principal of Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School. He has previously served as a middle school English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Bob & Betty Courtway Middle School. He has also served as Dean of Students at Conway Junior High School for the 2022 Fall semester before transitioning to the elementary.

Mr. Johnson has a passion for serving kids and believes that every child can learn regardless of their circumstances. Outside of school, his other passions are fitness and sneakers. He is married to LaShanta Johnson, who coaches and teaches in Conway Public Schools. They have two kids, Kaleb and Kynlei, who keep them going. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and attending his kid's activities. 

Favorite Quote: "Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." John C. Maxwell