Administration, Mission, and Vision

Mission and Vision

North Augusta Elementary is a Title I school which is proud to serve a diverse population.

North Augusta Elementary Purpose

Our purpose at North Augusta Elementary is to work cooperatively with parents and the community to promote academic success and rigorous thinking in a safe, challenging environment with high expectations in order to develop lifelong learners.


North Augusta Elementary Direction 

We envision our school as a safe instructional environment where all students will have their individual needs, differences and abilities recognized, and will be challenged to excel in learning supported by a cooperative school community.

Mr. Eli Badillo

Mr. Eliezer Badillo

Phone: 803-442-6280

Email: ebadillo@acpsd.net

From the Office of the Principal

Dear North Augusta Elementary School Parents and Guardians,

I am very excited to introduce myself as the new principal of North Augusta Elementary School (NAUES). I am honored that I was chosen to lead such an amazing school and school community. I have heard nothing but positive things about the students, teachers, and parent community.  I have met several teachers, office staff, and PTA members, and they have all been welcoming and enthusiastic about the school and upcoming school year and have already made me feel like I am part of the NAUES Dolphin Family.

In addition to my role as an educator, I am first and foremost a husband and father. I am a proud husband to the most beautiful woman in the world, Michele, and a proud father to my two boys, Jaaziel Kalani and Mikael Jathniel. We also enjoy the company of our miniature schnauzer “Buddy.”

I want to take a moment to share my vision for our school. First and foremost, we will work together to create a community that radiates with positivity, kindness, and inclusivity. Every student should feel a profound sense of belonging, safety, and support at NAUES from the first moment they walk into our building. I am a firm believer in the power of the student voice. Our students are the heart and soul of our school, and their dreams, stories, cultures, and ideas should be valued, nurtured, and given a platform to shine. I am committed to finding ways for our young leaders to become active participants in their learning and to find opportunities for student leadership within our school and beyond.

I am thrilled about this school year and look forward to partnering with you to ensure that the students of NAUES have a school year filled with quality instruction and fun. Please get involved with our school PTA to guarantee that your voices are heard and know that my door is always open.

All the best,

Mr. Eliezer (Eli) Badillo, Principal 

Jessica Cohen

Ms. Jessica Cohen

Phone: 803-442-6280

Email: jcohen@acpsd.net

Jessica Cohen has been selected as the new assistant principal at North Augusta Elementary School for the 2022-23 school year.

Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Augusta State University, a Master of Arts in Literacy Specialist from Teachers College Columbia University, and a Master of Science in Leadership Educational Administration from Capella University.

Her career in education began in 2013 as a Kindergarten teacher in New York. In 2017, she served as a Kindergarten teacher at North Augusta Elementary School, and in 2018 she became the school’s Literacy Coach.