Oconee County Schools has formally announced Jennifer Whitaker as principal of Oconee County Primary School, effective July 1, 2018. At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Ms. Whitaker was unanimously approved to serve as principal of the school where she was the assistant principal from 2010-17.

“I am very pleased to announce Jennifer Whitaker as the next principal of Oconee County Primary School,” said Superintendent Jason Branch. “Jennifer has a long track record in Oconee County of building community, fostering challenging and nurturing learning environments, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence. I look forward to her leading at OCPS with that same passion and purpose.”

Whitaker is the current assistant principal of Rocky Branch Elementary School. Prior to her assistant principal positions at RBES and Oconee County Primary School, she was a teacher in Oconee County Schools from 2003-2010, and has taught kindergarten, 2^nd grade, and 4^th grade during her career.

She holds bachelor’s, master’s, and educational specialist degrees from the University of Georgia. All three degrees are in the area of early childhood education. Her bachelor’s degree emphasis is in Pre-K through 2^ndgrade education.  

“It is an honor to be named the next principal of Oconee County Primary School,” said Whitaker. “I look forward to partnering with the wonderful faculty, staff, students, and parents that make Oconee County Primary School a nurturing and engaging learning community. I am excited to return to the school where I began my career and look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence in K-2 education.”