Administration
Mrs. Katy Ginn, Principal
Katy Ginn is our principal. She has lived in Glynn County for most of her life and is a graduate of Glynn Academy High School. Mrs. Ginn attended college at the University of Georgia where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English Education. She has also received her Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in Counseling from Georgia Southern University. She completed her Educational Leadership program at Georgia Southern University.
Mrs. Ginn was a high school English teacher and school counselor prior to becoming a school administrator. This year is Mrs. Ginn's nineteenth year at St. Simons Elementary School. Mrs. Ginn loves working at St. Simons Elementary School because of the wonderful students at our school. She loves visiting the classrooms to watch our students working hard, having fun, and learning!
Mrs. Ginn is excited to begin the 2023-2024 school year and is proud to be the principal of St. Simons Elementary School. She strongly believes in our mission, "Joining Hands to Build a BRIGHTER Future for Our Community." St. Simons Elementary School is building future leaders one Super Dolphin at a time!
Mrs. Christine Fineran, Assistant Principal
Christine Fineran, our assistant principal, has been in Glynn County for the last eight years. She has served as an Instructional Lead Teacher at Golden Isles Elementary, Instructional Coach at Goodyear Elementary, and taught at Satilla Marsh Elementary. Prior to that, Mrs. Fineran taught in several different school systems in the state of Georgia and has had the opportunity to teach all grade levels Pre-K through 5th grade.
Mrs. Fineran received a Bachelor's Degree from Valdosta State University, a Master's Degree in Early Childhood from Nova Southeastern University, and an Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction from Nova Southeastern University.
Mrs. Fineran graduated from Glynn Academy. She has 27 years of experience. Mrs. Fineran shares the vision of St. Simons Elementary School and is excited to become a part of the "legacy as we live, learn, love, and laugh together."
Mrs. Ali Blizzard, Assistant Principal
Our Assistant Principal, Ali Blizzard, was our Instructional Coach at St. Simons 2021-2022 school year and has taught in Glynn County for a total of six years in multiple schools, grades K-5 and in the Early Intervention Program. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southern University, a Master’s Degree from Piedmont College, and an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University.
Mrs. Blizzard taught at a National Blue Ribbon School in Atlanta, as well as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in Savannah before coming to Glynn County. She has her Coaching and Gifted Certification as well as her Tier 1 Leadership Certification. She believes you can never receive enough education and it is important to stay up to date with the continuous changes and approaches used throughout the field of education.
Her passion is to empower others to reach their true potential and make a positive impact within the Glynn County School System. Mrs. Blizzard strives to promote Social, Emotional, and Academic excellence for all students!
