Former Shiloh Elementary Assistant Principal to lead Mason Elementary

A Gwinnett educator with 15 years of service to elementary level students has been appointed to become the new principal of Mason Elementary. Mr. David Jones, currently an assistant principal at Shiloh Elementary, will take the helm at the Peachtree Ridge Cluster elementary school in the coming weeks as veteran Principal Paula DeWeese retires at the end of the month. The Gwinnett County Board of Education approved Mr. Jones’ appointment during its monthly meeting in November.


David Jones, Principal of Mason Elementary
GCPS Employment:
2010-Present    Assistant Principal, Shiloh Elementary
2008-2010       3rd Grade Teacher, Rockbridge Elementary
2004-2008       4th Grade Teacher, Craig Elementary
1995-2004       1st Grade Teacher, Craig Elementary

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-Finance – Georgia State University
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education – Georgia State University
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education – Georgia State University
• Certification in Educational Leadership – North Georgia College & State University

Mr. Jones is currently a member in the 2013 Cohort of the school district’s Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program.