Assistant Principal- Shannon Watkins

Dr. Watkins is currently the Assistant Principal at Independence Magnet School.  This is her third year in this position. She has 21 years with the Tangipahoa Parish School System and has served as a teacher, administrative assistant, curriculum coach, and technology specialist. 

       
Dr. Watkins has a BA, M. Ed., Masters plus 30 and Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La.  She is certified to teach elementary grades 1-8. She is also certified in administration, technology leadership, technology facilitation, English as a Second Language, Reading, Computer Literacy, and as a teacher leader. 

In her spare time, Dr. Watkins loves sports, computers, and reading.  Her favorite football team is the New Orleans Saints!  She also loves family vacations at the beach.  On a personal note, Dr. Watkins has four children and five grandchildren. 

       
Here's to a rewarding school year!!  :-)