Schools
Pinckneyville Middle Gets New Principal
Marci Sledge takes over for the school, as the current principal is retiring.
The Gwinnett County school board has appointed a veteran educator to take over the helm of Pinckneyville Middle School.
In a special called meeting May 9, board members approved a transfer of Marci Sledge to Pinckneyville Middle School. She is currently the principal at Trip Elementary in Grayson.
In addition, she is a 2007 graduate of the district's Quality-Plus Leader Academy. She takes over for Wanda Yeargin, who is retiring.
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Her appointment is effective July 1.
Employment History:
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2008-Present -- Principal, Trip Elementary
2003-2008 -- Assistant Principal, Hull Middle
1999-2003 -- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Teacher, Norcross High
1996-1999 -- 8th Grade Physical and Earth Science Teacher, John Muir Middle, Los Angeles Unified School District
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in communication – University of Tulsa
Science certification – Brandeis University
Teaching certification – California State University, Dominguez Hills
Master’s degree in educational leadership – Georgia State University
Specialist’s degree in education administration and policy – University of Georgia
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