Our Admin Team
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Ms. Julie Carver is our Executive Director and brings strong leadership expertise to SNTHS, particularly in the areas of strategic direction, community partnerships and engagement, and financial oversight and management. Ms. Carver has a robust set of experience serving students who are traditionally under-served. Prior to accepting the position of Executive Director of SNTHS, Ms. Carver served as the Executive Director of The Dominguez Dream, a nonprofit organization that partners with underserved elementary students. Before that, Ms. Carver was the Foundation Director/School Director of PRIDE Industries for five years. Ms. Carver oversaw their Foundation, which funds job supports, internships, and vocational training for people with disabilities including, veterans and foster youth. In addition, she oversaw PRIDE Ascend, a vocational training program offering industry certifications to individuals with disabilities. In this role, she managed two schools: one in Texas and one in California. From 2011 to 2015, Ms. Carver served as an Associate Superintendent in Catholic schools operated by the Diocese of Sacramento. She oversaw 11 schools and two school boards, including Principal supervision, resource management, and board relations. Before her years with the Diocese, Ms. Carver served as President/Principal at Ursuline High School in Santa, Rosa CA from 2007-2011.
Ms. Julie Carver - Executive Director
Ms. Candi Wadsworth - Principal
Delivering Quality Education in Diverse Settings
Ms. Wadsworth is our Principal. Active in the South Florida and Las Vegas educational sphere, Candi Wadsworth has held a number of academic leadership positions over the past decade. As principal of a K-8 Charter in North Las Vegas, Candi Wadsworth oversaw strategic planning and curriculum goal setting. Working with faculty and administrators, she designed programs that helped improve student performance and build a positive school culture.
Ms. Wadsworth previously spent four years at Nellis Air Force Base Campus as Assistant Principal. Aligned with Nevada Educators Performance Framework (NEPF) standards, she provided monitoring and mentorship of lead teachers and instructional coaches, while supporting classroom management and instruction. She also helped coordinate tests across the curriculum and oversaw trainings that met state mandates.
Ms. Wadsworth has extensive experience working in Title 1 schools and increasing student performance and learning gains. Ms. Candi Wadsworth believes every student is capable of being successful, it just takes the right person to teach them in the way that they learn best. We are not creating widgets we are creating people; therefore, we must realize there is no cookie-cutter approach to student success.
Dr. Lawrence R. Brown - Assistant Principal
Dr. Lawrence R. Brown, Jr, a committed educator with more than 16 years of experience, is thrilled to join the Admin Team at Southern Nevada Trades High School as Assistant Principal. Dr. Brown believes in a philosophy that emphasizes the value that students thrive best when learning is tailored to meet their individual needs and identities, as well as challenge their thinking.
Dr. Brown’s teaching career started in Springfield, Ohio with Springfield City Schools where he taught Health and Physical Education. Dr. Brown also coached football and track. After 5 years he transitioned to Marion Harding High School as a C-Tag Director and Football coach. While Dr. Brown was in Marion, Ohio, he was awarded the “Hometown Hero Award” for saving 3,000 citizens including parents and students. After 2 years in Marion, Dr. Brown returned to Springfield, Ohio to become an Assistant Director, Adult Education Instructor, and Science teacher for the Youth Build Program and OIC High School. Dr. Brown moved to Las Vegas to become a Dean of Students/ Assistant Principal at Calvary Chapel High School. After 3 years, Dr. Brown went to Somerset North School where he served as a Leadership Coordinator. Dr. Brown was a Dean of students at Somerset Skye Canyon. Throughout his career, Dr. Brown has served in many capacities and was appointed to several committees, including teacher mentorship, hiring manager, and school leadership team member. Dr. Brown has extensive experience with curriculum planning, Restorative Justice, culturally responsive classrooms, and assessment.
Dr. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education, a Master of Education, an Education Specialist, and a Doctorate in Education. Also, Dr. Brown has experience in school building and District Leadership. Dr. Brown holds a strong sense of identity, culture, and inclusivity close to his heart. His strong commitment to education and lifelong learning is a love passed down from the many great men who shaped Dr. Brown’s life and who he is today.
Dr. Brown loves to spend time with his First Lady. His hobbies include biking, cooking, working out, football, reading, and listening to music.
Mrs. Dawn Marsh - Registrar
Mrs. Dawn Marsh is our Registrar. She comes to us with over 8 years of experience in K-8 Charter School in North Las Vegas. She is very talented in helping small businesses make a big impact. She is efficient in streamlining procedures and protocols and is spearheading our safety committee.
Dawn hails from Michigan but has been in Las Vegas for 11 years. Her Alma Mater is the University of Tennessee where she played Golf and has a double Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Engineering.
Dawn is a team player and brings lots of sunshine! She and her husband have one son in middle school and is mom to two pomskies Kylo and Kenobi. She loves weekend trips to Disney and traveling the country on holidays!