Natasha Ball Dunson, Assistant Principal, Clayton County Public Schools - Haynie Elementary School

Candidate Statement

Within my professional life I have worked in various capacities supervising and working alongside a diverse group of individuals. These positions have instilled within me a strong sense of leadership and teamwork. I have gained an understanding of how to perform as a subordinate and manager, while including and meeting the needs of those on one’s teams. Each position I have entered has proven to be a learning and growing experience for me not only as a professional, but as a person. My career has been that which has focused on ensuring the educational needs of our young learners are met. My experiences have taught me that this is not something that can be accomplished without the support of their families and the communities in which we serve. This united effort is that which will most certainly lay the foundation for our children and ensure the sustainability and livability of our community as a whole.

Bio

A native of Rochester, New York, Dr. Natasha Dunson is a proud product of the Dekalb County Public School System. She received her B.A. in Political Science from Spelman College, M.S. in Education from Nova Southeastern University, and her Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration with a focus on Education Policy from Walden University. Having a strong belief that everyone deserves an education, Dr. Dunson has committed herself to supporting this cause, leading her to 20+ years of experience in the field. Within her time as an educator, she has had the pleasure of providing instruction to students across many age and grade levels from Pre-K to college completion. Along with being a Pre-K teacher and ECE Professor, Dr. Dunson has performed as a Program Specialist with DECAL and an Early Learning Education Specialist with the Atlanta Public Schools. Currently, Dr. Dunson serves as an Assistant Principal at an Elementary School within the Clayton County Public Schools District.