Shantay Barnes

I am an educator and instructional leader committed to academic excellence, service, and continuous growth. I earned my Associate in Applied Science with High Honors from Copiah-Lincoln Community College, where I was actively involved in band, choir, Phi Beta Lambda, and Phi Theta Kappa. I later graduated Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and was inducted into Golden Key International Honour Society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Kappa Delta Pi in recognition of academic excellence, scholarship, leadership, and service. After graduating from the University of Mississippi, I began my career as a teacher in the Lawrence County School District. I have taught all but two years of my career in this district. During that time, I spent two years serving in the Walthall County School District before returning to Lawrence County in 2018, where I continue to serve and lead. Throughout my career, I have gained experience in special education, federal programs, state testing coordination, and sponsoring various student organizations and clubs. I also hold a Commercial Drivers License and have been driving school buses for nearly two years, further supporting the operational needs of my district. I earned my Master of Education from William Carey University with a 4.0 grade point average. I am currently pursuing an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Supervision at Delta State University, where I am maintaining a 3.8 GPA.