Our Team

Dr. Christy Hastings

Principal

2026-Present-East Hall Middle School, Principal

2021-2026-East Hall Middle School, Assistant Principal

2013-2021-Otwell Middle School, Assistant Administrator (2019-2021), 7th & 8th Grade ELA (2013-2019)

2012-2013-Rothschild Academy, 6th Grade, ELA

2009-2012-Milam School, 6th Grade, ELA & Science

2002-2009-Big Creek Elementary School, 5th Grade, ELA & SS Teacher

2021-Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Liberty University

2008-Educational Leadership Certification, Kennesaw State

2006-Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction, Piedmont College

2004-Master of Education in Early Childhood Education with Gifted and Reading Endorsement, University of North Georgia

2002-Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of North Alabama

Josh

Josh Chapman

Assistant Principal

2019- Present – East Hall Middle School Assistant Principal

2022- Specialist in Education in Instructional Technology, Media and Design- University of West Georgia

2018- Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction for Accomplished Teachers- Valdosta State University

2012- Bachelors of Arts in History Education- Piedmont College

Peyton Toribio

Assistant Principal

2026 – Present – East Hall Middle School, Assistant Principal
2022 – 2026 – DeSana Middle School, Assistant Principal
2020 – 2022 – Piney Grove Middle School, Instructional Coach
2014 – 2020 – Lakeside Middle School, 8th Grade, ELA Teacher

2020 – Tier I Educational Leadership Certification, University of North Georgia
2018 – Master of Arts in Secondary English Education, Piedmont University
2014 – Bachelor of Science in English Education, University of Georgia