Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Jessica Pickett to ATES, who will be stepping into the role of Assistant Principal beginning July 1.

Mrs. Pickett is currently serving as a 7th-grade math teacher at Munford Middle and previously taught 3rd and 4th grade at Atoka Elementary. We are thrilled to welcome her back—this time in a new capacity. Mrs. Pickett brings with her not only strong data-driven instructional expertise but also a deep understanding of our school’s culture and community. Her experience both inside and outside our walls makes her uniquely positioned to support our students, staff, and families from day one.

Welcome aboard Mrs. Pickett.

Congratulations to Dr. Concus on his promotion to Principal at Munford Middle School. Your leadership, dedication, and heart for students have made a lasting impact at Atoka Elementary, and we know you'll do incredible things in your new role. We'll miss you, but we're so proud of you.

We want to extend a huge welcome to Mrs. Sherry Washington. As of January 1, 2025, Mrs. Washington assumes her new role as principal of Atoka Elementary School. She is a life-long Tipton County native who graduated from Munford High School in 1997 and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Crichton College. After teaching at Crestview Elementary for two years, she moved to Brighton Middle School where she taught reading and English for nine years. During this time, she also earned her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. In 2017, she went to Covington High as the Instructional Facilitator to oversee the Title I and RTI programs. In 2019, she began as assistant principal at CHS. We're excited that she will be bringing experience from all levels of K-12 education with her.

On a personal note, Mrs. Washington is married and has two children and two grandchildren. She is the praise and worship leader at her church and enjoys watching football, gardening, reading, camping, and spending time with her family.