Before coming to Lake Joy in 2014, I served as Assistant Principal of Instruction at Morningside Elementary for six years. Prior to becoming an administrator, I taught for 16 years in classrooms ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. My education background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Presbyterian College; Master of Early Childhood, Master of Educational Leadership, and Specialist in Educational Leadership from Georgia College and State University; and a Doctorate in Leadership and Curriculum from Columbus State University.
Dr. Godman promises to serve the students, teachers and parents of our Lake Joy community each and every day with a positive attitude and dedication. Her goal is to continue to pursue and maintain the excellence that Lake Joy represents in Houston County. Together, she believes her team will work to ensure that the school’s mission and vision are carried out and that our school provides the highest quality of education.
Dr. Sandra Crow, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Coming from a long line of educators, Dr. Sandra Crow felt a natural calling towards the field of teaching and learning from an early age. Deciding to pursue her calling and turn it into a career has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her life.
Dr. Crow graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Valdosta State University; Master of Educational Leadership from Georgia College and State University, a Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction; and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont University. Along with her education, she is certified in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, ESOL, Gifted, Teacher Support and Coaching, Middle Grades Language Arts, and Educational Leadership.
With her career in education beginning in 2007, Dr. Crow has experience in both title and non-title schools. After her first 5 years of teaching for the Griffin-Spalding County School System, she joined the Houston County School District in 2012. She has teaching experience in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Prior to her current administrative role, she served as the Lead ESOL Teacher at Lake Joy Elementary. She also has international teaching experience as she completed several teaching missions in the Philippines, Kenya, and Ecuador. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Providing a positive and safe learning environment that promotes productivity, high levels of student engagement, and success is one of Dr. Crow’s top priorities. She embraces a servant leadership style philosophy and believes in the importance of sustaining a growth mindset. Dr. Crow is an advocate for Culturally and Linguistic Responsive Teaching and increased family engagement. It is her passion and life's mission to help those within her care experience optimal levels of growth and success in their instructional endeavors.
Mr. Cameron Barronton, Assistant Principal of Discipline
Mr. Cameron Barronton graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Valdosta State University in 2009. He also earned his Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Piedmont College and a Specialist in Teacher Leadership from Georgia College and State University. He began his teaching career at Lake Joy Primary in 2011 as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher. He has also served as the Alternative School teacher at Lake Joy Primary and has spent the last 7 years teaching 2nd grade. Mr. Barronton was the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year at Lake Joy Primary, and a Houston County Top 10 Teacher of the Year.
Creating a safe learning environment for teachers, students, and their families is one of Mr. Barronton's top priorities. His goal is to make Lake Joy a great place to learn every day and continue to strive for the precedence of excellence that has been established at both the school and in Houston County. He is a big proponent of STEAM education, technology in education, and helping all students reach their full potential.
