Mr. Josh Price, Principal

Mr. Price is our Principal. Mr. Price has served the students of Brooks County Schools for 13 years as a teacher, coach and administrator. Mr. Price is married to his high school sweetheart Kayla. Together they have one son, Canaan, who is a 3rd grader at QES, and daughter Charlee who is 2. The Price family also has two labs, Finn and Remi, who keep them very busy!  A huge Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs fan, Price enjoys attending games when he is able. Mr. Price loves all sports, traveling and spending time with family and friends. 

Mr. Price received his B.S.Ed. Degree in Health and Physical Education from Valdosta State University. He also received his M.Ed. Degree in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University. 

Mrs. Stephanie Chadwick, Assistant Principal is the Assistant Principal of grades K-2 at Quitman Elementary School. Mrs. Chadwick has worked in education for over 25 years, with the majority of her career in the Henry County, Georgia School System. She began her career with the Clayton County School System where she served for 8 years. Mrs. Chadwick taught elementary school and held a variety of leadership roles with Henry County schools for 16 years. She was an Academic Coach for 4 years at Oakland Elementary School before relocating to Valdosta, Georgia in 2022 to begin her career with the Brooks County School System. 

Mrs. Chadwick is a graduate of Brenau University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She is a graduate of Walden University with a Master of Education in Reading and Mathematics. She recently completed her Education Specialist Degree in Teacher Leadership at Valdosta State University. Mrs. Chadwick holds several endorsements including Gifted Education, Mathematics, Instructional Coaching, and a P-12 Reading Certification. She was also a participant in the first Aspiring Leaders cohort for Brooks County Schools.

Mrs.Chadwick is the mother of two amazing daughters, Cheryl and Jessica, and the Gigi of one precious grandson, Bennett. She is very passionate about spending time with family and making lasting memories. Her hobbies include reading, crafting, and traveling.

Mrs. Shonte Melton, Assistant Principal

Shonta Melton is an esteemed educator with 22 years of experience, including 19 in public education and 3 in adult/corrections education.  Her teaching journey spans across several counties, with 7 years in Tift County where she earned titles such as Omega Teacher of the Year, Tift County Teacher of the Year, and was a top 20 contender for GA Teacher of the Year. Shonta has also impacted students in Colquitt County for 3 years as a paraprofessional, 4 years as a 4th-6th grade educator where she served as grade chair and department head. She served as an EIP Teacher in Brooks County at NBES for 1 year, followed by 4 years as an Academic Coach at QES.

Shonta's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Grades Education, a Master's in Elementary Reading and Math, as well as endorsements in ESOL and Gifted education. She holds a Tier I Leadership certification from MRESA and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Her accolades include the Excellence in Teaching Award, she is Tift County's 1st African American TOTY, she started the Ga. Studies Tour at Omega Elem. School, and she has contributed to key educational committees such as Superintendent Woods' Advisory Council, GA Math Standards Revision Team, and the GA GMAS Revision Team. Outside the classroom, Shonta is devoted to her family, enjoys reading, traveling and actively volunteers through her church, where she co-chairs the Women's Ministry and engages in community outreach, including feeding the homeless, "Stop the Violence" Rally Speaker,  Big Sister Program, and tutoring. Shonta is the dedicated wife to Martin and proud mother of three adult children—Nykeria, Jaylon, and Quince—Shonta is also the loving GiGi of Elias!