This will be my 21st year in my educational journey. Although growing up in New York, my post-secondary education began at Florida Atlantic University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education. After relocating to Georgia, I obtained my master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, as well as an Educational Specialist Degree in Performance-Based Leadership at Valdosta State University.

Before becoming an Assistant Principal, I served as a Teacher, Instructional Coach, School Improvement Specialist, and Reading Endorsement Instructor in Fulton County Schools. Additionally, I have supported school improvement efforts in school districts throughout the state of Georgia as a Language and Literacy Specialist for the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, as well as a Literacy Mentor at the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center at Georgia College. I have been married to my wonderful husband for the past 24 years, and together we have two amazing children!

Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Arts in music education from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from Thomas University. He is a dedicated educator who believes in using differentiated instruction and social-emotional learning to reach students in meaningful, research-informed ways.

Throughout his career, Mr. Jones has been recognized for his impact both in and beyond the classroom. He was named a “High 5 for Teachers” finalist by Fox 5’s Good Day Atlanta, selected as the STAR Teacher at Creekside High School, and honored with the “You Inspire Me” award by Creekside’s Order of the Arrow Honor Society. He was named the 2025-26 Kennedy Road Middle School Teacher of the Year.

I am excited to serve SHS as an Assistant Principal this year.  I am originally from near Johnson City, Tennessee, where I graduated from Science Hill High School in 1992.  I attended Presbyterian College, and I graduated in 1996 with Bachelor’s Degrees in English and Business Administration.  I spent the next 7 years working at Presbyterian College as an admissions officer, working with high school students hoping to attend the college.  In 2003, I moved to Griffin and began my teaching career.

My first two years teaching were in 8th grade Language Arts at Taylor Street Middle School.  In 2005, I came to SHS as an English teacher, and I completed my Master’s degree in Education from Troy University.  As a teacher at SHS, I taught English at every grade level as well as AP Language and Composition and AP Literature and Composition.  The last four years, I have been the Instructional Coach for English at SHS.  I finished my Educational Leadership program at Columbus State University and begun work as an Assistant Principal during the 2021/2022 SY.

I am excited to work with the staff, students, and parents of SHS, and I look forward to a great year!