We’re celebrating the dedication, perseverance, and passion of our Valdosta City Schools employees who earned a college degree or completed a certification in Summer or Fall of 2025. Your commitment to growth shows our students what’s possible when you BelieVe—and achieve.
Congratulations Class of 2025!
Megan Bennett, Valdosta Middle School, Instructional Coach Certification, Grand Canyon University
Nathalie Burgman, J.L. Lomax Elementary School, Master's in Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
Molly Butler, Sallas Mahone Elementary School, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Valdosta State University
Shelbi Cooper, J.L. Lomax Elementary School, Master of Education in Instructional Technology, Valdosta State University
Jonathan Crowdis, Valdosta Middle School, Master of Arts in Teaching, Shorter University School of Education
Kejon Deberry, J.L. Newbern Middle School, MAT with a Concentration: Mid-Grade Math, Valdosta State University
Brandon Freeman, J.L. Lomax Elementary School, Masters of Education, Grand Canyon University/ Elementary Education
Telisha Graham, J.L. Lomax Elementary School, Masters in Psychology with an emphasis in Education, Grand Canyon University
Janee Jackson, S.L. Mason Elementary School, Specialist Degree in Teacher Leadership, Valdosta State University
Mario Lampkin, Valdosta High School, Ed.S in Teacher Leadership/Tier 1, Valdosta State University
Shanigua Leonard, Sallas Mahone Elementary School, Specialist Degree in Teacher Leadership with a Certificate in Educational Leadership Tier 1, Valdosta State University
Chardonne' Mack, S.L. Mason Elementary School, Masters of Arts in Teaching: Special Education in Deaf Education, Valdosta State University
Tamara Matthews, J.L. Newbern Middle School, Master of Arts in Education, University of Phoenix
Jessica Mims, Sallas Mahone Elementary School, Gifted In-field Certification, Valdosta State University
Edward Mobley, Valdosta High School, Ed.S and Tier 1 Certification, Valdosta State University
Derrick Roberts, Sallas Mahone Elementary School, Master's, Augusta University
Gabrielle Sams, Valdosta Early College Academy, Educational Leadership Tier 1 Certification, University of West Georgia
Ashley Spradley, Valdosta High School, Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Secondary & Science Certification (6-12) Broad-field, Valdosta State University
Kayla Tucker, Valdosta High School, Gifted Endorsement; Tier 1 Ed. Leadership, University of Georgia; Georgia Southern University