Administration
Ms. Tamara G. Perkins, Principal
Employment:
March 2019- Present -- Principal, Simonton Elementary
2015-2019 -- Principal, Parsons Elementary
2012-2015 -- Assistant Principal, Berkeley Lake Elementary
2008-2012 -- Assistant Principal, Cedar Hill Elementary Elementary
2006-2008 -- Teacher, Alcova Elementary
2003-2006 -- Local School Technology Coordinator, Lawrenceville Elementary
2000-2003 -- Teacher, Lawrenceville Elementary
1998-2000 -- Teacher, Charter School (Pittsburgh, PA)
Education:
University of Georgia, Masters of Education, Educational Administration and Policy (2006)
Point Park University, Bachelors of Science, Elementary Education (1998)
University of Pittsburg, Bachelors of Arts, Music (1996)
Mrs. Kiwana Bufton, Assistant Principal
Employment:
2025- Present -- Assistant Principal, Simonton Elementary
2017-2025 -- Teacher, Harbins Elementary
2014-2017 -- Teacher, Anderson-Livsey Elementary
2009-2014 -- Teacher, Minor Elementary
Education:
State University of West Georgia, Educational Leadership Tier 1 Certification (2023)
Lincoln Memorial University, Specialist of Education, Curriculum and Instruction (2012)
University of Phoenix, Masters of Education, Elementary Educations (2007)
State University of West Georgia, Bachelors of Business, Business Administration (2004)
Mr. Nicholas Gilmore, Assistant Principal
Employment:
2022- Present -- Assistant Principal, Simonton Elementary
2020-2022 -- Assistant Principal, Lilburn Middle
2017-2020 -- Assistant Principal, Lawrenceville Elementary
2016-2017 -- Administrative Assistant, Wolf Creek Elementary (College Park, GA)
2014-2016 -- Administrative Assistant, Stonewall Tell Elementary (College Park, GA)
2009-2014 -- Teacher, Stonewall Tell Elementary (College Park, GA)
2002-2009 – Teacher, Whitmer Human Resource Center (Pontiac, MI)
1999-2002 -- Teacher, Herrington Elementary (Pontiac, MI)
1995-1999 -- Teacher, Jefferson/Whittier (Pontiac, MI)
Education:
University of Phoenix, MBA, Business Administration (2012)
University of Phoenix, Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction (2007)
University of Phoenix, Masters of Education, Administration and Supervision (2005)
Delaware State University, Bachelors of Science, Elementary Education (1995)
Mrs. Hanifa Nakayima, Assistant Principal
Employment:
2026- Present -- Assistant Principal, Simonton Elementary
2023-2026 -- Teacher, Mason Elementary
2020-2023 -- Teacher, Jenkins Elementary
2017-2020 -- Paraprofessional, Jordan Middle
Education:
University of West Georgia, Educational Leadership Tier I (2026)
Georgia Southern University, Masters of Education, Special Education (2024)
Makerere University, Bachelors of Science, Sociology (2004)