Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones is a 1992 graduate of Davidson College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music. She earned her Master’s degree in Education Curriculum & Supervision from the University of North Carolina. In 2014 she earned her doctorate degree in Education Leadership from Gardner-Webb University. She has over 25 years in education and has held various roles including teacher, dean of students, assistant principal of instruction, high school principal and principal coach. In 2014 Dr. Barnes-Jones completed the National Principals Academy Fellowship from Relay Graduate School and now serves as a principal advisor for the program. Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones previously served as principal of West Charlotte High School located in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School district. Under her leadership, West Charlotte’s graduation rate increased by over 31 percentage points. During her tenure, she helped transform the school from a failing school to being named a school of academic high growth. In 2019 Dr. Barnes-Jones was named the Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year for the Southwest Region. Dr. Barnes-Jones believes in adding value to others and has successfully developed and coached both emerging and veteran leaders. She coaches school leaders to lead with authenticity and excellence. She is also a John Maxwell certified coach, speaker and DISC behavioral analysis trainer. Dr. Barnes-Jones currently serves as the Director of School Improvement for the Savannah-Chatham County School district in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Barnes-Jones is also excited to soon be launching LiftED Leader, LLC.