I am a mother, a sister, a godmother, a mentor, and a friend. I love people, and I see my work in education as my ministry. I am committed to doing what it takes to help students be successful, and I am appreciative of this opportunity. I am SUPER excited about being an Eagle. I have always been a student advocate, and as the graduation coach, I will do everything I can for each student.

My Education

• BA--Middle Grades Education--Clayton State, 2006

• M.ED.--Instruction and Curriculum, American Intercontinental University, 2007

• ED.S.--Instructional Leadership, Argosy University, 2009

• ED.D.--Instructional Leadership, Argosy University, 2012

• Leadership Certification--Griffin RESA APEL Program, 2022

My Experience and Honors

• 19th year in education (SY25-5th year as a proud golden eagle)

• 19th year as a certfied educator in the Henry County School System

• 2006-2012--Dutchtown Middle School (6th-8th grade ELA, science, and social studies teacher)

• 2012--Dutchtown Middle School TOTY (Teacher of the Year)

• 2012-2016--Dutchtown High English Teacher

• 2014-2016--Dutchtown High Literacy Instructional Coach  

• 2014 Henry County ELA Department Chair of the Year

• 8+ years as a Professional Development Coordinator 

• 2023-2024 ELHS ESPY (Educational Support Personnel of the Year)

• Other experience: ELA department chair, Heart Lead Mentor, Instructional Coach, Personalized Learning Teacher, Academic Bowl Sponsor, toastmasters sponsor, CRCT prep rally coordinator, and Curriculum Content Specialist.

I am looking forward to working with you this year,

Dr. Precious (Pepper) Prothro