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New principals for Douglass, Washington high schools and other schools

By Molly Bloom
June 20, 2014

The Atlanta Board of Education approved the hiring of four new principals Thursday night.

They are:

  • Tony Burks II – Douglass High School. Replaces former Douglass principal Eldrick Horton who resigned earlier this month.
  • Tasharah Wilson – Washington High School
  • Camisha Perry - Deerwood Academy
  • Dawn Parker – Crim Open Campus

The new principals will start work July 1.

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