Erin Roberson, Principal

My family moved to Fayette County in 2002 when my husband accepted a ministry position at Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville.  Prior to our move, I was serving as Principal at Hager Elementary School in Ashland, Kentucky.  Although I was sad to leave my friends, family, and co-workers in Kentucky, I was excited about our move to Fayette County.

I began my career in Fayette County as an Early Intervention Program teacher at an elementary school in Fayetteville, working with 4^th and 5^th grade students in both reading and math.  After working at the school for a few months, I was chosen to complete an administrative internship and was assigned to Peeples Elementary.  As fate would have it, the assistant principal at Peeples was selected to open a new elementary school in Fayette County, and I was hired to take her place at Peeples.  In March 2006, the founding principal of Peeples, Sandra Watson, was promoted to Director of Elementary School Improvement and Professional Learning, and I was chosen to become the second-ever principal of Peeples Elementary.  I have worked continuously in elementary education since 1988, other than a short “leave” from public education when I first married and worked for two years as Director of Special Events at Savannah College of Art Design.  Although I loved my job at SCAD, I missed elementary education and was elated when I was able to return to the teaching ranks!

My time at Peeples has been both challenging and rewarding.  I am blessed to be involved in a school where the staff works hard to provide an exceptional education for all students, parents are willing to fully participate in their children’s education, and students understand the importance of a quality education.  Peeples Elementary is truly a school where excellence is the standard.  As we say at Peeples, “Effort + Enthusiasm + Encouragement = Excellence.”  Rockets Rule!

I have two children who attend Fayette County Schools.  Although they miss their relatives in Kentucky, both boys love living in Fayette County.  As you can imagine, I stay very busy with school, church, and extra-curricular activities.  In the rest of my free time, I enjoy gardening (I’m not very good at it, but I like trying!), painting (again, I’m not very good at it, but I’m always ready to try the latest faux painting techniques!), reading, and walking our dog, Hubble.

I enjoy working with the staff, parents, and students of Peeples Elementary as we continue to fulfill our mission of success for all students.  I welcome your comments and questions any time.