Administration

 

 

Johnathan Harris, Principal

I am excited to be here at EJMS as the new principal for the 23-24 school year.  Throughout the past fifteen years of my career I have been a teacher, coach, and administrator.  I spent the first ten years of my career teaching high school at Franklin County and East Jackson.  This was followed by five years in administration where I was an Assistant Principal at Franklin County Middle and Madison County High, and then served as interim Principal at MCHS for the 22-23 School Year. 

Our school theme this year is “One East,” and it encompasses the belief that we are all significant in the success of educating our students.  EJMS is not just a place of learning; it is a community where every member plays a crucial role. I believe that a strong partnership between the school and our community is essential to support and uplift our students. Your involvement and support are invaluable in creating an environment where each student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

I am excited to meet each and every one of you and to embark on this wonderful journey of learning and growth. Together, we will pave the way for a successful year at EJMS.

Derelle McMenomy, Assistant Principal

Ms. Derelle McMenomy was approved as the new assistant principal at East Jackson Middle School on Monday, July 1. 

McMenomy currently serves as the Jackson County School System’s Secondary Math Specialist, a position she has held since 2022. McMenomy has been employed with the system since 2006 where she was a math teacher and competition cheerleading coach at Jackson County High School. She was named the Jackson County High School Teacher of the Year in 2009 and was a SSTAGE Star Award recipient in 2020. 

McMenomy moved to West Jackson Middle School in 2018 where she taught Algebra and Physical Science on a STEAM team and then served as the school’s instructional coach for three years and MTSS Coordinator for one year. Throughout her career, McMenomy has worked on various projects, including writing and reviewing testing questions, reviewing state standards for NAVVY, Pearson and DGC Ed Consultants. 

“I am truly honored to join the team at East Jackson Middle School as the new assistant principal. I have loved getting to know the East Side community better in my role as a math specialist, and have been inspired by the wonderful teachers and students at EJMS,” McMenomy said. “ I am excited to join their team as we strive to help students access their full potential in a fun and nurturing environment.”

McMenomy earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia and a Master’s of Arts in Education from Piedmont College. She earned her Specialist of Educational Leadership and Administration from Lincoln Memorial University. McMenomy also holds a Tier II Educational Leadership Certificate and Gifted Certificate.

McMenomy and her husband, Joe, have been married since 1998. They have three children together — Colin, Haley and Mason — all of whom graduated from the Jackson County School System.