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Banks County Elementary School

 
Vision Statement

Educating and Empowering for Success.
 
Mission Statement
 
The Banks County School System will meet and exceed the expectations of the people we serve by:
  • Providing a foundation for lifelong learning
  • Fostering responsible citizenship
  • Maximizing individual potential
 
Guiding Principles
 
Developing positive attitudes by:
 
  • Focusing on success for all students
  • Promoting a climate of high expectations, respect, and dignity
 
 Providing resources by:
  • Recruiting, employing, and nurturing dedicated, highly qualified, and professional employees who adhere to professionally recognized standards and board policies
  • Ensuring a safe, healthy environment for students, teachers, and staff
  • Offering the highest quality instructional resources and tools
 
 Improving student achievement by:
  • Implementing a challenging curriculum relevant to the lives of students
  • Emphasizing democratic classroom processes in which students learn independently and through group work, while learning to value diversity
  • Promoting continuous improvement through cooperation among students, parents, educators, and the community
 
Dr. Leigh Ann Perry

Dr. Leigh Ann Perry is a dedicated educational leader with a lifelong commitment to student success and community engagement. She earned a  Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Georgia and holds a Master's of Education from Piedmont University. She has spent her entire career in Banks County, serving in a variety of impactful roles, including classroom teacher, instructional lead teacher, and assistant principal.

Her extensive experience across multiple levels of school leadership has equipped her with a deep understanding of curriculum development, instructional excellence, and student-centered practices. Dr. Perry enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, reading, and continuing to learn.