Mrs. Debbie Tennyson, Principal
Greetings Cougar Nation!
I am honored to begin my 8th year as principal of Kincaid Elementary School! Kincaid is a precious school, with a rich history of traditions, that is tucked away in a quaint, park-like setting within our community. We are the home of the most passionate staff, who are truly devoted to children. I am dedicated to lead and work collaboratively with our team to live our mission to RISE…reach, inspire, support and engage every student - every day! My vision as a leader is to promote and nurture a student-centered learning community where mutual respect and personal responsibility are the expectations for all, and where students are empowered to do and be their best each day
Originally from Michigan, my educational career path began 30 years ago, teaching in inner-city Detroit. Along the way, I made my home in Georgia and continued my journey in the Cobb County School District where I have served as an elementary teacher, instructional lead teacher, technology integration specialist and assistant principal. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University, and received a Master’s Degree and Specialist Degree from Georgia State University. I LOVE to learn about new educational practices…and participate in professional learning alongside the staff every year.
I am proud of all that Kincaid has to offer in the areas of the arts, math, science and STEM. I am passionate about literacy and believe the most important work we do in an elementary school is to build a strong foundation to empower our children to be proficient in the areas of reading, writing and math. We work hard to ensure our students have a guaranteed, quality experience at Kincaid throughout their years. We are fortunate to have a committed parent group, volunteers, PTA and Foundation, who all support supplementing these programs with additional technology, funding and resources.
I am married and have a 16 year old daughter, and 21 year old step son. We all enjoy being a part of the Kincaid family and community! In my spare time I enjoy playing tennis, going to concerts, watching and reading
thrillers, and getting away to the beach whenever I can! During the quarantine, we were one of the many families who adopted a puppy, so now “Nugget” makes our family complete.
I look forward to seeing you again soon…or if you are new, getting to know you and your child this year!
With Cougar Pride,
Mrs. Tennyson
Mrs. Jane Griffeth, Assistant Principal
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Jane Griffeth, AP
Greetings Cougar Nation!
I am honored to serve Kincaid Elementary as the Assistant Principal for the 6th year! I previously worked as a special education teacher at Kincaid many years ago and have always loved the friendly, warm, and welcoming atmosphere Kincaid is known for!
My passion is special education and advocating for the unique needs of ALL students. My background includes working in the corporate world as a Corporate Trainer, serving as a Special Education Teacher, and working for three years as a Support and Services Administrator in the Cobb County School District. It is a pleasure to serve the wonderful children, families, and community of Kincaid!
I have been married to my sweet husband Chris for 25 years and we have two children, an 18-year-old son, proud graduate of Harrison Highschool, and a 21-year-old daughter, proud graduate of Kennesaw Mountain Highschool! My husband and I spend most of our free time traveling to my son’s college in Connecticut to watch he and his team compete in college lacrosse or watching our daughter ride dressage in horse shows. These are my FAVORITE things to do! I also like to spend time with friends and family, travel to new places, spend as much time at the beach as possible, read, cook, and just enjoy life! Let’s have a fantastic year!
Mrs. Griffeth
