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DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts

Dekalb County Schools

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Dr. Latonya Donald, Principal

Years at DESA: August 2023 to present
Education: 
University of West Georgia, Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice
Jacksonville State University, Master of Education & Educational Leadership
Northcentral University, Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction

Valerie Brittman, Assistant Principal

Years at DESA: January 2024 to present
Education:
Alabama A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Minor in Computer Science
Alabama A&M University, Master of Education Secondary Education Mathematics
University of West Alabama, Master of  School Counseling 
Argosy University, Specialist in Educational Leadership

Jessie Carr

Years at DESA: August 2008 to Present
Education:
University of Georgia, Bachelor of Social Work
University of Georgia, Master of Social Work
University of Georgia, Education Specialist School Counselor

Dr. Audrey Brooks

Years at DESA: January 2024 to present
Education: 
University of South Carolina, BA in Psychology
State University of West Georgia, MS in School Counseling 
State University of West Georgia, Ed. S in School Counseling 
Nova Southeastern University, Ed. D in Child and Youth Studies / Leadership

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