Gini
Tipton has been the assistant principal of Blue Ridge Elementary since 2016.
Mrs. Tipton graduated from the University of Georgia in 2007 with a Bachelor's
degree in Special Education focusing on high incidence disabilities (i.e.
learning disabilities). In 2008, Mrs. Tipton graduated with her Master's
degree in Special Education from the University of Georgia with emphases on
adaptive curriculum, autism, and intellectual disabilities. Most recently, she
earned her Specialist degree in Educational Leadership at the University of
West Georgia.
Before
coming to teach in Blue Ridge, Mrs. Tipton taught in Athens, Georgia, Horn
Lake, Mississippi, and Oxford, Mississippi. In 2016, Mrs. Tipton was
named Teacher of the Year for the entire Fannin County School System.
In
addition to her professional role with the Fannin County School System, Mrs.
Tipton is the Local Area Coordinator for the Fannin County Special Olympics.
She also serves as a board member for the North Georgia Autism Foundation where
she is the director of a non-profit art gallery that employs individuals with
autism and developmental disabilities. She has a passion for people of all abilities.
When she
is not working or volunteering, Mrs. Tipton loves spending time with family and
friends, being creative, and exploring God’s creation! She is grateful to be
part of the Fannin County School System family!
