Valdosta City Schools is excited to announce the appointment of Ms. Ditranna Walker as the new Interim Principal of Valdosta Early College Academy.
Ms. Walker's career in education began in 2001 at East Central Technical College in Fitzgerald, GA. She then spent a decade with the Lowndes County School System from 2007 to 2017, where she served as a Lead Teacher and English Content Leader.
In 2017, Ms. Walker moved to the United Arab Emirates to work for Abu Dhabi Education Council/Ministry of Education. She was a Lead English Teacher/English Coordinator. In 2019, she moved back to Valdosta to teach ELA at J.L. Newbern Middle School. The following year, she was promoted to Academic Coach. She was again promoted in 2022 to Dean of Students. Since 2023, Ms. Walker has assumed the responsibility of Assistant Principal at J.L. Newbern Middle School followed by Valdosta Early College Academy.
As a dedicated educator, Ms. Walker has continued to expand her expertise by earning endorsements and certifications for Educational Leadership, Teacher Support & Coaching, Gifted, Middle Grades, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Science.
From her early beginnings at East Central Technical College to her leadership roles in both local and international education settings, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting student success. Her ability to adapt and grow in her profession—earning numerous endorsements and certifications—speaks to her passion for continuous learning and her deep care for the educational well-being of her students.