Leadership Team
Dr. Kenyada Jackson
Principal
Email: kenyada.jackson@gcpsk12.org
Years of Educational Experience: 20
Major roles here at Couch:
College(s) degree:
- Mercer University
- Georgia College & State University
- Walden University
Mrs. Krystal Wattie-Bowles
6th Grade Assistant Principal
Email: krystal.wattie.bowles@gcpsk12.org
Years of Educational Experience: 15
Major roles here at Couch: Social Studies department, Special Education
College(s) degree:
- Marshall University/Counseling (Bachelor's)
- Marshall University/Leadership Tier 1
- M.Ed. Special Education
Mr. Michael Rawlins
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Email: michael.rawlins@gcpsk12.org
Years of Educational Experience: 11
Major roles here at Couch: Mathematics and Science departments
College(s) degree:
- Georgia Gwinnett College/Mathematics (Bachelor's)
- Kennesaw State University/Secondary Mathematics (Master's)
Favorite Quote: "Imagine what our real neighborhoods would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person." - Fred Rogers
Mrs. Jasmine Alexander
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Email: jasmine.j.alexander@gcpsk12.org
Years of Educational Experience: 13
Major roles here at Couch: Language Arts department, New Teachers, Testing
College(s) degree:
- Georgia Southern University (Bachelor's & Master's)
- Mercer University (Specialist)
Mrs. Kim Yarini
Assistant Principal & Director of Athletics and Student Engagement
Email: kimberly.yarini@gcpsk12.org
Years of Educational Experience: 25 in education, 8 at Couch
Major roles here at Couch: Connections, Athletics and Activities, 504 Coordinator, ML, MTSS
College(s) degree:
- University of North GA/Early Childhood Education (Bachelor's)
- Brenau University/Middle Grades Math and Science (Master's)
- Valdosta State: Teacher Leadership (Specialist)