Ms. LaTonya Higdon was born and raised in Dublin, GA, and is an alumni of East Laurens High School. She is the proud mother of Jaylon Higdon -- a college student at Clayton State University. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Georgia College and State University, a Master of Arts in Education in Cross Categorical Special Education from University of Phoenix and a Specialist in Education degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia College and State University. She has been an educator for 17 years, serving in the capacity as special education teacher (autism), lead special education teacher, behavior specialist, and MTSS specialist.
Her philosophy as an educator derives from a proverb (Mathew 4:19): “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” It is her goal to impact the lives of those she serves by equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to compete globally, become college and-career ready scholars, and productive citizens.
Ms. Higdon is excited to serve in the capacity of assistant principal at Griffin High School and looks forward to bridging the gap between students, teachers, parents/guardians, and the community.