Burton to lead Shirley Simmons Middle School

Madison County Schools recently announced Felicia Burton as principal of Shirley D. Simmons Middle School. Burton comes to this role with 30 years of experience as an administrator, teacher, and coach. Burton has two decades of experience in the classroom teaching English and coaching basketball at Forest High School, McLaurin Attendance Center, Northwest Rankin High School, and Clinton High School where she won a State Championship and was named Metro Coach of the Year. She has served as an administrator for the last ten years, including three years as an assistant principal at Clinton Junior High School and most recently seven years as an assistant principal at Ridgeland High School.

“I’m truly excited about the opportunity to build on the success and momentum that has been built at Shirley D. Simmons Middle School. I look forward to serving the students, working with the staff, and taking Shirley Simmons to even greater heights. I’m thrilled about the possibilities!” said Burton.

“Mrs. Burton is a dedicated educator with a solid track record of bringing out the best in faculty and students alike. We are confident she will continue the excellent progress at Shirley Simmons Middle School which earned an A rating this past year,” said Madison County Schools Superintendent Ted Poore.

Burton is a graduate of Millsaps College, where she is a member of the Sports Hall of Fame, and Mississippi College. She is an active member of her church where she currently serves as chair of the Leadership Board among many other roles. She and her husband Quincy have one daughter and two grandchildren.