The Douglas County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Trent North are pleased to announce several personnel changes effective with the 2026-2027 school year. These appointments reflect the district's commitment to academic excellence, student support, and building the conditions for every child in Douglas County to grow and succeed.
“The Douglas County School System is fortunate to have educators and leaders of this quality choosing to grow with us. Each of these individuals brings a demonstrated commitment to Douglas County students and to continuous improvement. I am confident their expertise will advance our mission of academic excellence,” said Dr. North.
The following changes will be effective with the 2026-2027 school year:
Kenja Parks and Dr. Tiffany Weaver will move to the roles of Executive Director, School Improvement and Building Operations
Kenja Parks previously served five years as principal of Douglas County High School and, before that, as principal of Factory Shoals Elementary School. Before that, she worked as an assistant principal at Alexander High School for 11 years. Parks holds a master's degree from the State University of New York and Education Specialist degrees from Jacksonville State University and Lincoln Memorial University.
Dr. Tiffany Weaver was most recently the principal of Mason Creek Middle School. Prior to that, she served as assistant principal at Douglas County High School. Dr. Weaver holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for Learning from Kennesaw State University. She also holds a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia College and State University, and a Master's in Business Education from the University of West Georgia.
Wiley Dailey moves to the role of Executive Director, Assessment and Accountability
Dailey most recently served as Principal of Beulah Elementary School. Prior to that, he was Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement and Data Analysis for Dalton Public Schools. He also served as principal of Winston Elementary School and as a Title I School Improvement Specialist. Dailey holds a Master of Science in Education from the University of Tennessee and a Specialist degree in Education from the University of West Georgia.
Keith Racine will transition into a new district leadership role as Executive Director of Federal Programs. Prior to his current role as Executive Director of School Improvement and Building Operations, Racine was principal of New Manchester Elementary School and assistant principal at Chestnut Log Middle School. Racine earned a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of West Georgia. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Education in School Improvement from the University of West Georgia.
Heather George will also step into a new role as Director of Transportation. George has been the principal at Winston Elementary School since 2022. She began her career at Fairplay Middle School in 2008 before progressing into school leadership at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School in 2019. George holds a Master of Science in Brain-Based Teaching from Nova Southeastern University, a Specialist of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University, and Tier I and Tier II Educational Leadership Endorsements from the University of West Georgia and Metro RESA.
Nicole Wilson will serve in a new position as Director of Instructional Supports. Wilson currently serves as assistant director of the Program for Exceptional Children. Prior to that, she served as assistant principal at Bright Star Elementary School and teacher coach at Mirror Lake Elementary School. Wilson holds a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from Mercer University and an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University.
Kimberly Brown will step into a new role as Assistant Director for the Program for Exceptional Children. Brown currently serves as assistant principal at the College and Career Institute. Previously, she served as a special education supervisor and an educational evaluator. Brown holds a Master's in Teaching and Learning and an Educational Specialist degree in Brain-Based Education from Nova Southeastern University, and a Leadership Tier 1 Certificate from Metro RESA.
Michal Sims has been named Principal of Douglas County High School. Sims has been the principal of Stewart Middle School since 2025. Previously, she has been a high school assistant principal at several Douglas County schools since 2008. Sims holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, both from Central Michigan University.
Dr. Amanda Zito has been named Principal of Mason Creek Middle School. Dr. Zito currently serves as principal of Godley Station School, a K-8 school in Savannah-Chatham County. Dr. Zito holds a Master's degree in Continuing Education from the University of West Alabama, an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Valdosta State University, and a Doctor of Education in Leadership from the American College of Education.
James Richards has been named Principal of Stewart Middle School. Richards currently serves as assistant principal at Douglas County High School. Before that, he served as assistant principal at North Douglas Elementary School and as an interrelated teacher at Douglas County High School and Turner Middle School. Richards holds a Master of Special Education, a Specialist in Special Education, and a Tier I Leadership Certification, all from the University of West Georgia.
Meghan Rathel has been named the Principal of Winston Elementary School. Rathel currently serves as assistant principal at Holly Springs Elementary School and previously served as assistant principal and teacher coach at Winston Elementary School. Rathel holds a Master of Arts in Education from Mercer University and an Educational Specialist in Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in School Improvement from the University of West Georgia.
Jessica Tyson-Ward has been named Principal of Beulah Elementary School. Tyson-Ward currently serves as curriculum support specialist and MTSS and SST coordinator at Campbell Elementary School in Fulton County. She also previously served as principal at two elementary schools in Mississippi from 2006 to 2018. Tyson-Ward holds a Master of Education and an Educational Specialist degree in Administration, both from Delta State University.