Floyd County Schools (FCS) and Armuchee Elementary School (AES) are pleased to announce the appointment of Haley Daugherty as Assistant Principal, effective for the 2026–27 school year.

“We are excited to announce Ms. Haley Daugherty as the new Assistant Principal of AES,” said Dr. Glenn White, FCS Superintendent. “She has done an outstanding job since beginning her journey at AES and will continue to be a valuable asset to the Tribe.”

Daugherty brings over 14 years of experience, with 10 years at West End Elementary in Rome City Schools and the last four at Armuchee Elementary. Since 2012, Daugherty has served in a variety of instructional and leadership roles. She currently serves as a reading interventionist at AES, where she has made a major impact on the lives of her students and colleagues.

Her professional experience includes serving as an elementary teacher, where she has ​​advanced to reading interventionist at Armuchee Elementary. ​Throughout her career, Daugherty has demonstrated a strong passion for education, a commitment to student achievement, a focus on school culture, and a commitment to community engagement. 

During her time at AES, Daugherty has served as Armuchee Elementary’s Northwest Georgia RESA representative, participating in the Capturing ​Kids' Hearts Flagship Training, and leading the Check-in Check-out (CICO) PBIS program. She has also contributed to school leadership through her work on the Local School Governance Team, as well as several other leadership roles and committees. 

“Since Ms. Daugherty has joined the Armuchee community, she has served as an integral part of the growth at AES,” said AES principal Michael Branson. “Originally​, as a ​​fourth-grade ELA teacher, she consistently demonstrated strengths in her content knowledge and pedagogy. Her instructional expertise, alongside serving as a ​​grade-level lead, led her to a promotion as an ELA interventionist in 2024. Over the last year and a half, Ms. Daugherty has played an important role in fortifying the MTSS process at AES and continued to serve as a core building leader.”

Daugherty holds an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont University, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia Southern University, and a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern as well. Additionally, she holds a Reading Endorsement from Northwest Georgia RESA, along with certification from LETRS Science of Reading in May of 2025.

“Ms. Daugherty is constantly seeking ways to extend the vision of making learning fun at AES,” continued Branson. “She developed partnerships with multiple organizations like Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful, GYSTC, and Georgia Power ​​to make hands-on Science a reality for our students. We believe that her efforts contributed to an overall attendance increase of 6% points and a remarkable increase in our 5th​-grade Science achievement. We feel truly blessed for her to step into this new role and are excited for the days ahead.”

Daugherty will begin her new role in July, succeeding Sarah Holsomback, who accepted the principal position at Armuchee Primary earlier this year. Floyd County Schools and Armuchee Elementary are grateful and excited to welcome Haley Daugherty into this leadership role and look forward to the energy, enthusiasm, and dedication she will bring.

 

Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that Heather Burnett, Gifted Education Teacher at Armuchee Primary School (APS) and Armuchee Elementary School (AES), has been named the 2025 Gifted Teacher of the Year. 

This recognition highlights Heather's dedication, creativity, and exceptional teaching abilities that have positively impacted her students and colleagues alike.

Heather Burnett holds a B.S. from Jacksonville State University and an M.Ed. from Piedmont College. She is a proud product of Floyd County Schools, having graduated from Coosa High School. Throughout her education, Heather was part of the Gifted Program herself, attending Garden Lakes Elementary and Coosa High School. In fact, she and her husband, Mike Burnett, both entered the Gifted Program on the same day in elementary school and met in the Kaleidoscope program. They continue to fondly remember the meaningful lessons and exciting projects they experienced together.

As a gifted educator, Heather is committed to nurturing creative and critical thinking skills in her students. She fosters a classroom environment that encourages innovative learning through engaging and motivating activities. Her passion for teaching, combined with her personal experience as a gifted student, allows her to truly understand the unique needs of her students and inspire them to reach their full potential.

Principal Carrie Graves of Armuchee Primary School expressed her excitement, stating, "Armuchee Primary is excited to have Mrs. Heather Burnett named the FCS Gifted Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Burnett fosters an environment in her classroom that encourages students to cultivate their creative and critical thinking skills through engaging and motivating activities. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Burnett in recognition of her hard work and unwavering dedication to the Armuchee community."

McCall Govignon, Director of Advanced Academics, also praised Heather’s contributions, saying, "We are thrilled to announce Heather Burnett as the Gifted Teacher of the Year. Heather exemplifies creativity and dedication in her teaching, inspiring her students with innovative approaches and unwavering commitment. As a former gifted student herself, she understands the unique needs and potential of her students, making her the perfect example of a gifted teacher. Congratulations, Heather, on this well-deserved recognition!”

Her colleagues have also shared their admiration for her. Lindsey Barcomb, Gifted Teacher at Armuchee Elementary School, noted, "Heather is an amazing colleague and teammate to work alongside. She is always eager to share ideas for our gifted students. She is awesome to our students and truly an asset to our gifted team.”

Allison Espy, Gifted Teacher at Pepperell Primary School and Gifted Elementary Lead Teacher, praised Heather’s dedication, saying, "Heather is creative, engaged, and innovative with her gifted students. She is always going the extra mile and willing to help in any capacity. She teaches at two different schools and is always willing to help and give SO much of herself and time to make sure the gifted program is successful! She loves teaching, and it shows daily!"

Jessica Murphy, Gifted Teacher at Model Elementary School, shared, "Heather is always willing to go above and beyond to make learning fun. She's the first to volunteer to help other staff members. She's a great mentor to fellow teachers and has such a positive personality.”

Floyd County Schools congratulates Heather Burnett on this well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her continued commitment to enriching the lives of her students and fostering a love for learning.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

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