Ms. Lee and Ms. Ernst will fill the principal vacancies created as sitting principals Dr. Terry Watlington and Dr. Donna Ledford transition to the central office as assistant superintendents. The appointments are effective
July 3, 2017.
Melanie Lee,
Principal of Norton Elementary School
GCPS Employment:
2011- Present Assistant Principal, Norton Elementary School
2004-2011 Teacher, Gwin Oaks Elementary School
Other Employment:
1998-2004 Assistant Vice President, Client Account Specialist, Bank of America
1993-1998 Lead Teller, Bank of America
Education:
Bachelor’s degree— Brenau University
Master’s degree in Education— Brenau University
Specialist’s degree in Educational Administration and Supervision—Lincoln Memorial University
Ms. Lee is a member of the 2017 Quality-Plus Leadership Academy, Aspiring Principals Program.
Rachel Ernst,
Principal of Starling Elementary School
GCPS Employment:
2011- Present Assistant Principal, McConnell Middle School
2003-2009 Teacher, McConnell Middle School
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education— Georgia State University
Master’s degree in Middle Grades Education — Brenau University
Specialist’s degree in Educational Administration and Supervision— Lincoln Memorial University
Ms. Ernst is a member of the 2017 Quality-Plus Leadership Academy, Aspiring Principals Program.
