2025-2026 Administration Team
Dr. Vanshelle Turner - Principal
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Dr. Turner joined NCS in 2021 as an assistant principal at South Salem, where she was later promoted to principal. Before her time in Newton County, she served in both DeKalb County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Argosy University, an Educational Specialist Degree in Innovations in Early Childhood from Brenau University and a Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education from Brenau University. As the leader of Indian Creek, she aims to continue expecting great things from every scholar and staff member, knowing that ‘all things are possible, if we believe.’
Ms. Gina Jones - Assistant Principal
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Gina Jones is a 20-year educator with a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Georgia and a Master’s degree from Columbus State University. Currently serving as an assistant principal for Indian Creek Middle School, Ms. Jones has previously served as a science teacher at Stockbridge High School for 13 years and an instructional coach at Newton High School for 3 years. Now, at ICMS, Ms. Jones performs a plethora of duties and responsibilities, including serving as the 6th grade administrator and the resident testing coordinator. Ms. Jones entered the field of education to fulfill her desire to provide a fun and memorable educational experience to students similar to the one she was fortunate to have as a child. “There are things I know and life lessons I still remember to this day because of teachers I have had, and I wanted to be able to be that special person for someone else in return.”
Ms. Dawn Ward - Assistant Principal
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Ms. Ward is a 31-year veteran educator and holds degrees from Spelman College. She has been an elementary teacher, counselor and administrator; and a secondary administrator. Prior to coming to ICMS, she was an assistant principal at Clements Middle School here in Covington, and has also served in various roles in Dekalb County Schools. She enjoys teaching young people how to become responsible students.