Carol L. Jones
Hattiesburg
Summary
Wayne County native with strong background in administration, curriculum development, and family and community engagement. Proven ability to foster collaborative environment that drives academic achievement and continuous improvement. Adept at adapting to evolving educational needs and ensuring that high standards are met. Recognized for leadership, effective communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Hattiesburg Public Schools N.R. Burger Middle School
07.2018 - Current
Principal
Lumberton Public School District
07.2015 - 06.2018
Assistant Principal
Lumberton Public School District
07.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Principal
Hazlehurst PK-8 School
07.2011 - 06.2014
Instructional Coach
Hazlehurst PK-8 School
01.2011 - 06.2011
Teacher 4th Grade & Kindergarten Teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
08.2009 - 12.2010
Teacher 5th Grade Teacher Math & Science
Pontotoc Junior High School
08.2006 - 05.2009
Education
Doctoral Student -
William Carey University
Specialist’s - Instructional Leadership
William Carey University
01-2017
M.A. - Educational Administration and Supervision
University of Phoenix
01-2009
B.S. - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
01-2003
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
01-1999
Skills
- Transformational Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Instructional Leadership
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Effective Communicator
Accomplishments
- 23 years of certified educational experiences in June of 2026
- Graduate of Prospective Superintendent Leadership Academy (PSLA) 23-24
- Graduate of Program Research & Evaluation for Public Schools (PREPS) CEO Leadership Academy 21-22
- Served on University of Southern Mississippi Educational Field Experiences Advisory Board
- Increased and maintained accountability rating (D to B) for N.R. Burger Middle School (2018-2024)
- Increased accountability rating (D to B) for Lumberton Elementary School (2017-2018)
- Mississippi Association of Partners in Education School and Community Partnership & Governor's Award Recipient (multi-year)
- Mississippi Professional Educators Administrator Grant Recipient 22-23 and 24-25
- Mississippi Department of Education Principal Advisory Council Member 22-23
- PREPS award recipient for increased test scores in ELA & Math (multi-year)
Affiliations
- Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE)
- Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)
Certification
- 486 Administrator Certification AAA
Timeline
Principal
Hattiesburg Public Schools N.R. Burger Middle School
07.2018 - Current
Principal
Lumberton Public School District
07.2015 - 06.2018
Assistant Principal
Lumberton Public School District
07.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Principal
Hazlehurst PK-8 School
07.2011 - 06.2014
Instructional Coach
Hazlehurst PK-8 School
01.2011 - 06.2011
Teacher 4th Grade & Kindergarten Teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
08.2009 - 12.2010
Teacher 5th Grade Teacher Math & Science
Pontotoc Junior High School
08.2006 - 05.2009
Doctoral Student -
William Carey University
Specialist’s - Instructional Leadership
William Carey University
M.A. - Educational Administration and Supervision
University of Phoenix
B.S. - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
Teaching Experience
January 2011 – June 2011
Hazlehurst PK-8 School Instructional Coach
August 2009 – December 2010
Kennedy Elementary School 4th Grade & Kindergarten Teacher
August 2006 – May 2009
Pontotoc Junior High School 5th Grade Teacher Math & Science
August 2004 – May 2006
Galena Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher
August 2003 – May 2004
Canton Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- New Fellowship M.B. Church, Buckatunna
- Rock Solid Youth Education Inc., Waynesboro
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Hattiesburg