Administration

Principal

Mrs. Frierson

Ms. Lazunia Frierson
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Mrs. Frierson is a native of Warner Robins. She received all of her elementary, middle and high school education from the Houston County School System and is a proud graduate of Northside High School. Mrs. Frierson received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English from Valdosta State University. Her educational career began when she became an English teacher and a cheerleading coach at Northside High School. During her time at Northside High, she earned a Master’s and Specialist in Education Administration and Supervision from Georgia College and State University. She served five years as Assistant Principal at Lindsey Elementary School. Mrs. Frierson became principal of Linwood Elementary in 2007.

"I am excited about being a Linwood Leopard. I strive to create a school environment in which the parents, teachers, and students of Linwood work cohesively to maintain a culture of excellence. My ultimate goal is to ensure that Linwood 'leads the way' in meeting the needs of the students' academic, social, and emotional needs. "

Assistant Principal

Mrs. Burke

Mrs. Miranda Burke
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Miranda Burke is a split assistant principal at Linwood Elementary and Pearl Stephens Elementary. She taught two years in the Crawford County School System prior to coming to Houston County. Mrs. Burke hails from a family of educators. Her father is a college professor and her mother is a teacher in the system.
Mrs. Burke taught three years at Thomas Elementary and five years at Quail Run Elementary before moving into her current position as an assistant principal. Mrs. Burke obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting and a Masters of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Fort Valley State University. Additionally she has a certificate in Supervision and Administration and a Specialist Degree from Troy State University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Argosy University.

Mrs. Burke enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband Anthony, her son Timothy, daughter Kamryn, and her Yellow Labrador Retriever, Chelsea.

Assistant Principal of Instruction

Ms. Conner

Ms. Alicia Conner
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Ms. Conner began her teaching career in 1997 with the Houston County School System at David A. Perdue Elementary as a second grade teacher and later became a kindergarten teacher. At Perdue, she was named 2002-2003 Teacher of the Year. In 2003, Ms. Conner helped establish Lake Joy Elementary where she taught kindergarten. She was selected as Linwood's Assistant Principal for Instruction in 2006.

Ms. Conner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southwestern State University, a Master of Education degree from Georgia College and State University, and an Elementary Education Specialist degree from Troy University. She received her Educational Leadership Endorsement from Mercer University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Mercer University as well.

Ms. Conner's primary job is to work closely with the teachers to ensure that the instructional needs of the students are met. One of Ms. Conner's favorite quotes is by John Maxwell, "The first step to leadership is servanthood." Ms. Conner is here to serve the students, parents, and teachers in order to make Linwood the best it can be. If you have any questions concerning the instructional program at Linwood, please feel free to contact Ms. Conner at 929-6360 ext. 59363 or email her at the link above.

Counselor

Ms. Kendrick

Ms. Sheila Kendrick
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Sheila Kendrick is a graduate of Peach County High School. She holds a B.B.A. in Management, an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, and certification in School Counseling. Ms. Kendrick has worked as a senior counselor for the State of Georgia with children, adolescents and families, and high school students with special needs. She worked as the Personnel Manager for the Robins AFB School System which consisted of Robins Elementary and Linwood Elementary. She held that position until Linwood was turned over to the Houston County Board of Education. Ms. Kendrick is a veteran, having retired in 2003 from the Air Force Reserve after 20 years of service. For the last 10 years of her military career, she supervised the Family Readiness element, which was responsible for ensuring the well being of the families of activated and or deployed troops. She is the proud mother of two; son Jeremy and daughter Jaris.

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